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V6 WPN

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,422 mi
Last recorded101,422 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 WPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 101,422 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 16 Jun 2015 101,420 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 20 Jun 2014 97,580 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 97,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 94,009 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 88,372 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 83,091 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,846 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 34,676 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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V6 WPN is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V6 WPN, 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 V6 WPN registered?

V6 WPN is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is V6 WPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V6 WPN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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