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CU05 MWM

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,419 mi
Last recorded131,419 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 MWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 131,419 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 287,928 miles

slight blow past of combustion gasies on two injectors.

Fail 15 Dec 2011 287,927 miles

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

slight blow past of combustion gasies on two injectors.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 283,558 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 219,445 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 219,445 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 155,400 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 155,400 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 89,465 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 87,287 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CU05 MWM is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CU05 MWM, 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 CU05 MWM registered?

CU05 MWM is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CU05 MWM safe to buy?

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