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LM55 YSO

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,004 mi
Last recorded134,004 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 YSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 134,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 25 Apr 2016 131,200 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 124,970 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2015 124,970 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2015 118,535 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2015 118,815 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2014 105,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 95,074 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 95,041 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 81,537 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 67,648 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 39,056 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyre inner edges getting low

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 YSO is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 89,433 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 YSO, 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 20 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 YSO registered?

LM55 YSO is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 9 February 2006.

Is LM55 YSO safe to buy?

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