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DY55 WLR

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,180 mi
Last recorded107,180 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 WLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2012 107,180 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 102,288 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 88,274 miles

Advanced wear to both the front roll-bar links.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 65,116 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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DY55 WLR is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY55 WLR, 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 DY55 WLR registered?

DY55 WLR is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is DY55 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 WLR shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY55 WLR have outstanding finance?

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