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PHZ 111

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,100 mi
Last recorded87,100 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHZ 111
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2014 87,100 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 78,781 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,368 miles

Parking brake struggles to achieve legal minimum braking force of 16%

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,441 miles

''Handbrake'' only achieves legal minimum braking force.

Pass 1 May 2010 57,147 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges.

Nearside rear brake pads apx 4mm thick.

Parking brake only achieves legal minimum of 16%

Pass 15 May 2009 50,339 miles

'Handbrake' only just reaches minimum requirement of 16%

Pass 23 May 2008 44,821 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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PHZ 111 is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 PHZ 111, 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 PHZ 111 registered?

PHZ 111 is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is PHZ 111 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHZ 111 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PHZ 111 have outstanding finance?

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