MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges
Oil leak ()
X1 Bottom diesel cooler damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges
Oil leak ()
X1 Bottom diesel cooler damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY54 JPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc 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 AY54 JPV, 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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How do I check the history of AY54 JPV?
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What year was AY54 JPV registered?
AY54 JPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 20 January 2005.
Is AY54 JPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for AY54 JPV 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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