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LC55 SFO

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,969 mi
Last recorded76,969 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 SFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,969 miles

Covers over underfloor brake pipes

Engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2016 70,150 miles

Covers over underfloor brake pipes

Engine covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 51,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 82,487 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 May 2013 57,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,742 miles

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

front brake discs are worn

Fail 30 Oct 2012 35,742 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs are worn

Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,474 miles

O/S/R brake binding on slightly.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 34,474 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/R brake binding on slightly.

TPMS showing a fault with tyre pressures.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 24,926 miles

ALL YTRES SHOWING SIGNS OF MISS ALIGNMENT. ESP REAR INNER = CHECK ADVISED

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 20,079 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 20,079 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SFO, 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 LC55 SFO registered?

LC55 SFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is LC55 SFO safe to buy?

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