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NU05 CAX

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,825 mi
Last recorded91,825 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 CAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 91,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 91,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 89,876 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 87,159 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 87,059 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 84,323 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 80,821 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,784 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 72,210 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 72,127 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 76,302 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,831 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 45,723 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 33,881 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,105 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 25,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 18,403 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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NU05 CAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NU05 CAX, 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 NU05 CAX registered?

NU05 CAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is NU05 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU05 CAX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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