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MG55 ENG

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,988 mi
Last recorded8,988 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG55 ENG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2017 8,988 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 8,449 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 6,207 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 6,177 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 5,795 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 5,571 miles

Small part of nearside front wiper missing screen.still ok for mot.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 5,178 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 4,583 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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MG55 ENG is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MG55 ENG, 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 MG55 ENG registered?

MG55 ENG is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is MG55 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG55 ENG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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