MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too high BOTH CAN NOT ADJUST (4.1.2 (a))
Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned O/S (4.4.3 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
engine covers and undertrays fitted
n/s mirror glass damaged
n/s side repeater lense damaged
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
N/S door mirror glass has slight damage but not affecting view
O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge close to the cords
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges close to cords in places
nearside wing mirror glass has slight damage
Nail in nearside rear tyre
advise front brake discs worn,may soon require attention.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
advise front brake discs worn,may soon require attention.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RY55 UNS is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 RY55 UNS, 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 RY55 UNS registered?
RY55 UNS is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 8 December 2005.
Is RY55 UNS safe to buy?
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