MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
fuel tank damp
fuel tank straps corroded
right rear brake binding
upper/lower covers fitted
upper/lower covers fitted
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
upper/lower covers fitted
n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
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
Nearside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all 4 tyres bald on inner edges
both front tyres getting bald on inner edges
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
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS WORN
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of SK55 CFY?
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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?
The MOT history for SK55 CFY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SK55 CFY have outstanding finance?
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