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NL55 ZHK

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

141,265 mi
Last recorded141,265 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 ZHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 141,265 miles

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

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

O/S Headlamp slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 140,274 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 139,448 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 136,403 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 128,637 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 124,156 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 119,637 miles

corrosion to osf brake pipe

Pass 1 Sep 2015 114,300 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 111,342 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2013 103,025 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 94,795 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2011 82,613 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 75,276 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 67,793 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 67,793 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 58,842 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 ZHK is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ZHK, 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 NL55 ZHK registered?

NL55 ZHK is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is NL55 ZHK safe to buy?

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