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LC55 KGG

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,015 mi
Last recorded138,015 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 KGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 138,015 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 135,064 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 121,468 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 105,414 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 86,072 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 62,227 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 61,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 37,754 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 33,338 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 33,338 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LC55 KGG is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey 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 LC55 KGG, 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

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What year was LC55 KGG registered?

LC55 KGG is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is LC55 KGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 KGG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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