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LR55 UWF

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,555 mi
Last recorded116,555 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 UWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 116,555 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 109,506 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 104,642 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 99,477 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 99,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Boot full preventing a full inspection of area at time of test.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 93,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,529 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 88,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 82,750 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 82,750 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 76,418 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 69,601 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 62,341 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 62,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,460 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 28,267 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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LR55 UWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UWF, 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 UWF registered?

LR55 UWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is LR55 UWF safe to buy?

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