CarVerify

Free Car Check

SW05 EWC

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,356 mi
Last recorded118,356 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 EWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 118,356 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 115,300 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 106,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 100,286 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 91,082 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 81,227 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 81,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2011 58,917 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,533 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 53,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,141 miles

Anti roll bar links showing signs of wear. No excessive play at present

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
Full Volkswagen Phaeton reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SW05 EWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SW05 EWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW05 EWC?

You can check the full history of SW05 EWC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SW05 EWC registered?

SW05 EWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is SW05 EWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 EWC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW05 EWC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SW05 EWC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.