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LD55 OZU

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,912 mi
Last recorded82,912 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 OZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 82,912 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 82,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 80,900 miles

rear centre seatbelt buckle missing

Pass 14 Nov 2012 70,843 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 58,217 miles

Front brake discs warn.

Slight cracking on n/side rear tyre but no cords exposed.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 50,334 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,979 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,659 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 28,659 miles

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

Offside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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LD55 OZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LD55 OZU, 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 LD55 OZU registered?

LD55 OZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is LD55 OZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 OZU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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