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FG55 XVW

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,225 mi
Last recorded131,225 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 XVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 131,225 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2012 115,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2011 105,016 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 105,016 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 96,507 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 86,778 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 69,923 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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FG55 XVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FG55 XVW, 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 FG55 XVW registered?

FG55 XVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is FG55 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 XVW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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