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N999 MRJ

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

193,012 mi
Last recorded193,012 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN999 MRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 193,012 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 190,395 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 187,340 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 177,792 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Engine management light on dash

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 177,613 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pad warning light on dash

Engine management light on dash

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 159,520 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 144,722 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 126,697 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing/worn on inner edge, but is not testable tread

Fail 4 Mar 2014 126,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/s/f tyre wearing/worn on inner edge, but is not testable tread

Fail 5 Mar 2013 109,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small damage to offside rear tyre side wall

Pass 5 Mar 2013 109,884 miles

small damage to offside rear tyre side wall

Pass 7 Mar 2012 96,979 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 93,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f door mirror indicator lens damaged

o/s/r door moulding loose

Fail 6 May 2011 93,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f door mirror indicator lens damaged

o/s/r door moulding loose

Pass 7 May 2010 80,233 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,782 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,460 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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N999 MRJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N999 MRJ, 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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N999 MRJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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