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SN05 ZVB

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,757 mi
Last recorded128,757 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 ZVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 128,757 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 121,159 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 121,159 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2023 114,257 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 112,373 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 106,848 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 31 Jan 2022 106,838 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 15 Nov 2018 102,111 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 91,140 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 91,140 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 81,907 miles

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

Offside wiper slightly smearing

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 73,210 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)

Tested in a wet condition

child seat fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,762 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Nearside Front fluid suspension pipe join seems to be leaking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,923 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,855 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,770 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 23,940 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 17,290 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 11,052 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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SN05 ZVB is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SN05 ZVB, 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 SN05 ZVB registered?

SN05 ZVB is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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