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RUI 6702

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,901 mi
Last recorded159,901 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 6702
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 159,901 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

both side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Dec 2020 153,858 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 153,855 miles

Front Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 151,040 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 151,040 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 149,651 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 147,283 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 136,059 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 132,098 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 132,097 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 122,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 115,373 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 105,638 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2013 105,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 84,347 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,231 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 41,268 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,335 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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RUI 6702 is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RUI 6702, 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 RUI 6702 registered?

RUI 6702 is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is RUI 6702 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUI 6702 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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