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GH55 GBH

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,368 mi
Last recorded90,368 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH55 GBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 90,368 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 90,635 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All brake discs corroded E M Llight on brake pad warning light on

Fail 10 Dec 2009 79,289 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres worn on edges advise track check

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2009 79,289 miles

both front tyres worn on edges advise track check

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2008 60,374 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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GH55 GBH is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GH55 GBH, 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 GH55 GBH registered?

GH55 GBH is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is GH55 GBH safe to buy?

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