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CK05 XLP

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,996 mi
Last recorded183,996 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 XLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 183,996 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 111,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 104,856 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 104,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 97,319 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 83,651 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 83,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front slight exhaust blow

Pass 21 Dec 2017 74,358 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 73,232 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 73,231 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 69,115 miles

EML light illuminated on dashboard

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 63,680 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 58,701 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 58,701 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,772 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 52,772 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,157 miles

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

PVC undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 6 Nov 2010 40,273 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 40,116 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 26,386 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 26,386 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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CK05 XLP is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CK05 XLP, 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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CK05 XLP is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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