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YC54 OWM

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,289 mi
Last recorded154,289 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 OWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 154,289 miles

Front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2018 146,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 146,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 135,589 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 135,589 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 124,091 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2016 124,091 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 112,806 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 99,989 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 78,615 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 May 2012 71,133 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 64,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 58,250 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 41,188 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,913 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 28,026 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?

Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
7,146
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 641
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 514
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 316
Headlamp aim too high 207
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 207
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YC54 OWM is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 81,103 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Phaeton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 641 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC54 OWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Phaeton typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YC54 OWM registered?

YC54 OWM is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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