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SF55 YUU

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,109 mi
Last recorded108,109 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 YUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 108,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine lamp on

Pass 31 Aug 2013 106,344 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 99,098 miles

N/S/F Headlamp has been glued back together but is now secure

air bag light on

both rear tyres worn on inner edge 235/50/18

zero emissions reading

Fail 21 Dec 2011 99,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

air bag light on

both rear tyres worn on inner edge 235/50/18

zero emissions reading

Pass 10 Sep 2010 80,910 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 80,861 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 63,748 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 79,223 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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SF55 YUU is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF55 YUU, 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 SF55 YUU registered?

SF55 YUU is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SF55 YUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 YUU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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