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WF05 ZCO

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,408 mi
Last recorded124,408 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 ZCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 124,408 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Mar 2022 124,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2021 97,407 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Mar 2020

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 90,820 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 90,819 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 86,051 miles

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

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

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Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,150 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Jun 2016 123,494 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 112,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Fail 1 Jun 2015 112,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 19 May 2014 102,309 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 102,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,803 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 60,803 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 57,517 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 54,586 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 54,586 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 49,307 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 56,346 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 43,352 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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WF05 ZCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WF05 ZCO, 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 WF05 ZCO registered?

WF05 ZCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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The MOT history for WF05 ZCO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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