MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight wear in both anti roll bar links
slight wear in both bottom ball joints
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear 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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SH54 EKB is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 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 SH54 EKB, 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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How do I check the history of SH54 EKB?
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What year was SH54 EKB registered?
SH54 EKB is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 17 January 2005.
Is SH54 EKB safe to buy?
The MOT history for SH54 EKB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SH54 EKB have outstanding finance?
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