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K9 XSC

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,047 mi
Last recorded111,047 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 XSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 111,047 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front tyre has a cut on outer wall but not deep enough to reach ply cords

Pass 11 Aug 2011 91,212 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 66,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 66,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,147 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,566 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 45,059 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 45,059 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 38,034 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate slight damage.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 30,322 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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K9 XSC is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K9 XSC, 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 K9 XSC registered?

K9 XSC is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is K9 XSC safe to buy?

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