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LB05 NZX

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,149 mi
Last recorded100,149 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 NZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 100,149 miles

front anti roll bar drop links bushes worn

Fail 20 Oct 2011 100,149 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front anti roll bar drop links bushes worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 84,183 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 68,766 miles

Passenger Side Front tyre is the wrong direction

Fail 22 Oct 2009 68,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Passenger Side Front tyre is the wrong direction

Fail 16 Jun 2008 48,445 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,445 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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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LB05 NZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LB05 NZX, 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 LB05 NZX registered?

LB05 NZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is LB05 NZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 NZX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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