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LB05 VFK

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,222 mi
Last recorded158,222 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 VFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2015 158,222 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 150,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 143,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 138,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 128,011 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 109,297 miles

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

near side tyre worn unevenly on treads off side rear tyre worn uneven on treads

Pass 3 Jul 2009 96,234 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 83,409 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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LB05 VFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

LB05 VFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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