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MF55 BZW

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,249 mi
Last recorded138,249 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 BZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 138,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 138,249 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 109,251 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 75,657 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,565 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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MF55 BZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF55 BZW, 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 MF55 BZW registered?

MF55 BZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is MF55 BZW safe to buy?

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