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LM55 LSL

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,810 mi
Last recorded119,810 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 LSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 119,810 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 9 May 2025 119,807 miles

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Apr 2024 116,731 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear door trim slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Apr 2023 113,185 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 May 2022 108,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear door trim slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 3 May 2022 108,631 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear door trim slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Apr 2021 103,294 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 May 2020 101,614 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 May 2019 96,875 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 May 2018 88,367 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencers (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front bumper slight damaged but not causing sharp edges

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 May 2017 81,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front corner of bumper slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 15 May 2017 81,122 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front corner of bumper slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 May 2016 75,002 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Nov 2014 58,476 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Oct 2013 49,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,244 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,492 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,490 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 27,980 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 23,771 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)

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 LSL is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LM55 LSL, 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 LSL registered?

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

Is LM55 LSL safe to buy?

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