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LR55 NEN

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,485 mi
Last recorded131,485 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 NEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 131,485 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 131,485 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 123,872 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 111,555 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 109,030 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2012 100,848 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 100,798 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 93,311 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 93,310 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 80,400 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 66,390 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,970 miles

Front 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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LR55 NEN is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR55 NEN, 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 LR55 NEN registered?

LR55 NEN is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is LR55 NEN safe to buy?

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