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BF55 ZBP

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,284 mi
Last recorded125,284 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ZBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 125,284 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 125,269 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 124,815 miles

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))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 124,814 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 118,396 miles

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))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 118,383 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 109,902 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 101,108 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 101,096 miles

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 94,100 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 86,564 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 82,873 miles

both front tyre's worn on outside edge

Pass 14 Aug 2015 77,593 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 73,095 miles

front number plate slight cracked

vehicle under side heavilly covered in mud at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2013 67,956 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 62,784 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,742 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F tyre pressure low possible puncture

Fail 16 Aug 2011 56,742 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 48,681 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,897 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,254 miles

ADVISE ALL TYRES WORN LOW

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Fail 14 Aug 2008 32,254 miles

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.

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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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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