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KS05 CAE

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,638 mi
Last recorded145,638 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 CAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 145,638 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 121,619 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 90,896 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 90,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 61,645 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KS05 CAE is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 KS05 CAE, 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 KS05 CAE?

You can check the full history of KS05 CAE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KS05 CAE registered?

KS05 CAE is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is KS05 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 CAE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS05 CAE have outstanding finance?

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