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AO05 WCN

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,974 mi
Last recorded96,974 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 WCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 96,974 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 78,910 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 78,910 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 73,038 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,511 miles

all tyres worn inner edges

rear brake pads appear to be getting low possibly as hard to see clearly

rear tyres close to wear indicators

Fail 15 Apr 2014 64,511 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all tyres worn inner edges

rear brake pads appear to be getting low possibly as hard to see clearly

rear tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,718 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 34,847 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,101 miles

Dffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2010 20,039 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.

both rear tyre treads cracking and o/s is close to legal limit in center of tread.

front anti roll bar link arm bushes deteriorating.

n/s/r flexi brake hose ferrules corroding.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,583 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 14,089 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 14,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AO05 WCN is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO05 WCN, 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 AO05 WCN registered?

AO05 WCN is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is AO05 WCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 WCN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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