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S555 MBP

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,648 mi
Last recorded72,648 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 MBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 15 May 2009 72,648 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 25,464 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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S555 MBP is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 66,175 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 S555 MBP, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S555 MBP registered?

S555 MBP is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is S555 MBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 MBP shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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