MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEAR TO BRAKE WEARING,INDICTOR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEAR TO BRAKE WEARING INDICTOR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced ON DOOR MIRROR HOUSING.,OVER 80% OF LED,S NOT WORKING. (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEAR TO BRAKE WEARING,INDICTOR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEAR TO BRAKE WEARING INDICTOR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning DUE TO SLIGHT DAMAGE TO UNIT. (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning DUE TO SLIGHT DAMAGE TO UNIT. (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
both front tyre's worn on outside edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate slight cracked
vehicle under side heavilly covered in mud at time of test
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
O/S/F tyre pressure low possible puncture
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
O/S/F tyre pressure low possible puncture
Front number plate cracked.
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISE ALL TYRES WORN LOW
ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISE ALL TYRES WORN LOW
ADVISE O/S/F ANTIROLLBAR 'C' LINK HAS SLIGHT COMPLIANCE (MAY GET WORSE)
ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
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BF55 ZBP is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 BF55 ZBP, 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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BF55 ZBP is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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