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V888 REG

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,465 mi
Last recorded119,465 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 REG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 119,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 101,220 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 100,541 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 96,973 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 92,398 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 90,504 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 80,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 76,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2013 76,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,303 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,288 miles

Dipped beams on lower limit.

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 55,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Dipped beams on lower limit.

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,222 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 43,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,363 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 27,907 miles

nail in nsr tyre

nail in spare tyre

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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V888 REG is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V888 REG, 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 V888 REG registered?

V888 REG is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is V888 REG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V888 REG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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