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ML05 ZWZ

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,100 mi
Last recorded156,100 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 ZWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 May 2016 156,100 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 151,874 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2014 146,135 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2013 134,363 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner side of tread

Pass 27 Apr 2012 121,913 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 102,541 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 81,723 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 58,439 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 51,513 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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ML05 ZWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ML05 ZWZ, 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 ML05 ZWZ registered?

ML05 ZWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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