MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GF05 UMW is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GF05 UMW, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of GF05 UMW?
You can check the full history of GF05 UMW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was GF05 UMW registered?
GF05 UMW is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 18 May 2005.
Is GF05 UMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for GF05 UMW shows 10 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 GF05 UMW have outstanding finance?
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