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AIG 9301

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Maroon Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,083 mi
Last recorded206,083 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 9301
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 206,083 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 190,512 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Aug 2014 190,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2013 168,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre wearing inside edge slightly.

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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AIG 9301 is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Maroon with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 88,987 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AIG 9301, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AIG 9301 registered?

AIG 9301 is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is AIG 9301 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AIG 9301 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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