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BD55 AKV

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,238 mi
Last recorded135,238 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 AKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 135,238 miles

both front tyres perished and cracking.

Fail 27 Mar 2018 135,232 miles

Brake performance not tested due to o/s rear brake biding badly (3.7.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres perished and cracking.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 118,645 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 118,645 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fail 27 May 2015 111,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 111,914 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 96,034 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 80,661 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 75,298 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 63,401 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,141 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Nov 2010 59,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,666 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,753 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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BD55 AKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD55 AKV, 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 BD55 AKV registered?

BD55 AKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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