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AO55 VHH

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

193,637 mi
Last recorded193,637 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 193,637 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 186,448 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 186,443 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 184,697 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 179,050 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides discolored (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement geral in upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 169,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 155,351 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 143,121 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel buckled

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2017 125,819 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 113,123 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel welded repair, possibly further than internal safety hump of wheel

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 100,369 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 86,442 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 68,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2012 60,682 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 44,828 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 37,737 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 37,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,588 miles

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

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

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

Small cuts in tyres

offside front Tyre, slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,494 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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AO55 VHH is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 AO55 VHH, 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 AO55 VHH registered?

AO55 VHH is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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