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SH54 EKK

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,630 mi
Last recorded111,630 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 EKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2024 111,630 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 109,966 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 108,533 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 108,533 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 105,804 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 103,134 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 3 rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 103,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 3 rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 100,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 3 rear brake hose ferrels (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 96,893 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 93,840 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside wiper smearing

Pass 11 Oct 2016 90,701 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 86,754 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 83,957 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 81,249 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 76,460 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 71,669 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 66,327 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 62,510 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,060 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 44,887 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 44,887 miles

Offside Front 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)

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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SH54 EKK is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EKK, 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 SH54 EKK registered?

SH54 EKK is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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