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CK55 EAX

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

188,513 mi
Last recorded188,513 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 EAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 188,513 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror glass non obligatory deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on inner egde

Fail 19 Jul 2017 188,513 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror glass non obligatory deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 18 Jul 2016 180,949 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close limit ()

n/s/r tyre close limit

Pass 13 Jul 2015 170,846 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2014 269,511 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 163,276 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 160,693 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 129,524 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 95,914 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 37,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,417 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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CK55 EAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CK55 EAX, 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 CK55 EAX registered?

CK55 EAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is CK55 EAX safe to buy?

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