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FL05 EXR

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

236,957 mi
Last recorded236,957 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 EXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 236,957 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 226,134 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 226,134 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 213,661 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep

parking cable wearing against a clamp

Pass 26 Jun 2014 196,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 168,978 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 143,697 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

sharp edges caused by damage on lowere n/s front wing/bumper

Pass 27 Jun 2011 118,702 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 100,210 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 76,394 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 57,311 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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FL05 EXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FL05 EXR, 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 FL05 EXR registered?

FL05 EXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is FL05 EXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 EXR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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