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LC55 ZRK

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,671 mi
Last recorded176,671 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 ZRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2016 176,671 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 103,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 98,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 67,139 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,116 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 50,860 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 41,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 26,828 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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LC55 ZRK is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver 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 LC55 ZRK, 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 ZRK registered?

LC55 ZRK is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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