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LF55 FKO

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,918 mi
Last recorded172,918 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 FKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 172,918 miles

Both front headlamp bulbs could be brighter

Front screen cracked(not in drivers view)

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

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

left front door mirror glass cracked

rear screen cracked

unable to fully inspect seat belt on left rear child seat fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2013 163,171 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 143,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 143,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 123,188 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 123,188 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 108,168 miles

Boot full unable too check spare ect.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Feb 2010 108,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Boot full unable too check spare ect.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wipers smeary.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 63,341 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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LF55 FKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LF55 FKO, 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 LF55 FKO registered?

LF55 FKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is LF55 FKO safe to buy?

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