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LD05 KZO

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,063 mi
Last recorded184,063 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 KZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 184,063 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 16 May 2015 177,308 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

no print out on emissions

Pass 16 May 2015 177,308 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

no print out on emissions

Fail 21 Apr 2015 177,247 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

engine under trays fitted

front pads wearing low and discs worn

no print out on emissions

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 24 Mar 2015 177,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 155,433 miles

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

n/s steering rack gaiter perrished

Pass 31 Oct 2012 142,157 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 126,186 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 126,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 101,387 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 85,527 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,072 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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LD05 KZO is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD05 KZO, 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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LD05 KZO is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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