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M11 PGF

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

233,044 mi
Last recorded233,044 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 PGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 233,044 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 232,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 142,252 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 142,252 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 138,701 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 133,034 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 127,150 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 123,380 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 120,238 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 116,016 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 109,447 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2012 105,663 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 102,853 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 96,932 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 79,515 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 69,014 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)

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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M11 PGF is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M11 PGF, 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 M11 PGF registered?

M11 PGF is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is M11 PGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M11 PGF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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