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WR05 CDO

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

167,249 mi
Last recorded167,249 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 CDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 167,249 miles

Nearside headlamp beam output slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

suspect steering rack has a leak but component is completely covered.

Fail 5 Sep 2013 167,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside headlamp beam output slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

suspect steering rack has a leak but component is completely covered.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 138,141 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge and sidewall cut and damaged

slight edge wear to o/s/f tyre

Fail 14 Aug 2012 137,528 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

both front washer jets have poor pattern

n/s/f tyre worn on edge and sidewall cut and damaged

slight edge wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2011 96,992 miles

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

engine management light on dash panel

wiperblades slightly worn

Fail 16 Feb 2011 96,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on dash panel

wiperblades slightly worn

Pass 11 Feb 2010 77,840 miles

N/S/F window cracked.

Fail 9 Feb 2010 77,840 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

N/S/F window cracked.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 45,592 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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WR05 CDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WR05 CDO, 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 WR05 CDO registered?

WR05 CDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is WR05 CDO safe to buy?

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