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N17 MFK

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,868 mi
Last recorded154,868 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 MFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2017 154,868 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 145,894 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 126,909 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 123,878 miles

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

offside handbrake lever on caliper not returning fully when off

rear tyres worn on edges, inner edges heavily

Pass 28 Sep 2013 109,669 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 94,015 miles

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 1 Sep 2011 86,099 miles

chip in screen

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 74,965 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2010 71,612 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 59,451 miles

derv emissions 2 clean 4 test

Pass 9 May 2008 46,882 miles

front tyres wearing edgs , o/s/r tyre on limit inner edge

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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N17 MFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 N17 MFK, 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 N17 MFK registered?

N17 MFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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