MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety pas steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension ball joints slight play
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front suspension ball joints slight play
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HG55 ZXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 89,433 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 HG55 ZXU, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of HG55 ZXU?
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What year was HG55 ZXU registered?
HG55 ZXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 4 January 2006.
Is HG55 ZXU safe to buy?
The MOT history for HG55 ZXU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HG55 ZXU have outstanding finance?
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