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LC55 ZSD

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,127 mi
Last recorded109,127 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 ZSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2014 109,127 miles

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

front w/screen cracked at top edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 104,517 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 79,953 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 46,640 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,325 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,383 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 26,166 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 ZSD is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 ZSD, 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 ZSD registered?

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

Is LC55 ZSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 ZSD shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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