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LC55 ZRZ

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,418 mi
Last recorded198,418 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 ZRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 198,418 miles

nearside wheel bearing noisey

Fail 3 Feb 2014 198,408 miles

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

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

nearside wheel bearing noisey

Pass 11 Jan 2013 166,529 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 132,677 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 106,609 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 16 Nov 2010 106,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 Dec 2009 82,566 miles

both rear tyres are wearing low in center

front anti roll barl link rubbers are dedonding

Pass 16 Dec 2008 57,303 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 ZRZ 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 75%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ registered?

LC55 ZRZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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