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MW05 GCY

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,607 mi
Last recorded131,607 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 GCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 131,607 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 128,964 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 127,633 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 125,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 119,953 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 119,953 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 114,225 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 114,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has two splits(not exposing plies) on inner sidewall.

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 107,800 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 100,378 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,536 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 74,291 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 70,537 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 64,358 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,566 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 58,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2009 46,594 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MW05 GCY is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MW05 GCY, 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 MW05 GCY registered?

MW05 GCY is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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