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WG55 YUU

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,223 mi
Last recorded91,223 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 YUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 91,223 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 91,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre obviously under inflated nearside & offside (5.2.3 (l))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 89,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 85,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump noisy

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 85,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump noisy

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 82,170 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 75,604 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers on engine bay and underneath.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 57,537 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 55,133 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,810 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 45,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 42,577 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,155 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 31,228 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,540 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 19,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WG55 YUU is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WG55 YUU, 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 WG55 YUU registered?

WG55 YUU is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is WG55 YUU safe to buy?

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