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EK05 JVV

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,447 mi
Last recorded156,447 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 JVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 156,447 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 152,659 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 134,000 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 137,115 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 137,115 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 129,874 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 129,874 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 121,905 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 121,905 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 111,111 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 93,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 78,941 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 62,402 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 62,402 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,474 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,158 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,139 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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EK05 JVV is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EK05 JVV, 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 EK05 JVV registered?

EK05 JVV is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is EK05 JVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 JVV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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