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MF55 LBL

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

264,403 mi
Last recorded264,403 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 LBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 264,403 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 251,523 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 147,001 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 144,308 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 133,208 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 127,160 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 127,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 5 Sep 2012 102,456 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 86,640 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 67,747 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges of tread

Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,091 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,123 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 37,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear tyres close to limits

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 LBL is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MF55 LBL, 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 LBL registered?

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

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