MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s door mirror glass deteriorated
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s door mirror glass deteriorated
n/s/r inner brake pad appears low
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine compartment covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection
damage to n/s/f tyre inner wall and wear to outer edge
damage to screen in blacked out area at bottom
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF55 YJT is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 EF55 YJT, 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 EF55 YJT registered?
EF55 YJT is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 12 December 2005.
Is EF55 YJT safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF55 YJT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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