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SK55 CFY

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,204 mi
Last recorded127,204 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 CFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 127,204 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 115,766 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 109,484 miles

fuel tank damp

fuel tank straps corroded

right rear brake binding

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 101,503 miles

upper/lower covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2016 101,503 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 92,262 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 84,198 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2014 84,198 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 73,119 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 73,119 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 62,863 miles

all 4 tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,696 miles

both front tyres getting bald on inner edges

Fail 16 Aug 2011 53,696 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting bald on inner edges

n/s/r brake starting to stick

rear brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 25 Aug 2010 44,443 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 44,431 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS WORN

Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,110 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,572 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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SK55 CFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey 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 SK55 CFY, 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 SK55 CFY registered?

SK55 CFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SK55 CFY safe to buy?

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