MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
osr tyre wearing close to limit
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LV55 CTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 LV55 CTU, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of LV55 CTU?
You can check the full history of LV55 CTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was LV55 CTU registered?
LV55 CTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is LV55 CTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for LV55 CTU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LV55 CTU have outstanding finance?
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