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RG54 GEE

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,955 mi
Last recorded151,955 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG54 GEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 151,955 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 145,493 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 144,566 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 3 Sep 2022 144,556 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Dec 2020 142,310 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Dec 2019 139,016 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Nov 2018 134,462 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front sub frame o/s/r mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 134,462 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front sub frame o/s/r mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 130,391 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 130,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn almost bald on the inner and outer edges, and cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn bald on the inner and outer edges, and cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 130,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 125,733 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 121,142 miles

HANDBRAKE EFFORT JUST IN LIMIT AT 16%

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.4MM

Offside Rear TYRE 2.5MM

Pass 25 Nov 2014 114,502 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 114,098 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 105,119 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 82,694 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 115,837 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 115,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 60,809 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 60,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wearing thin on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2008 49,849 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,849 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 47,121 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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RG54 GEE is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 RG54 GEE, 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 RG54 GEE registered?

RG54 GEE is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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