MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,089 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW05 HWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 SW05 HWA, 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 SW05 HWA?
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What year was SW05 HWA registered?
SW05 HWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 June 2005.
Is SW05 HWA safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW05 HWA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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