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NL55 AEW

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,458 mi
Last recorded82,458 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 AEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,458 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 76,567 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 39,282 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 36,535 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 31,914 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 27,492 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 20,998 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 20,998 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 16,764 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 12,393 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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NL55 AEW is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NL55 AEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL55 AEW registered?

NL55 AEW is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is NL55 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 AEW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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