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LM55 LPP

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,817 mi
Last recorded132,817 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 LPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 132,817 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 132,816 miles

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 96,025 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 187,008 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 133,326 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 80,000 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,664 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,508 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

Fail 24 Sep 2008 30,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

boot will only open with key not with fob or remote.

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 21 Jun 2008 30,493 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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LM55 LPP is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM55 LPP, 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 LM55 LPP registered?

LM55 LPP is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LM55 LPP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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