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WU05 SXE

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,626 mi
Last recorded65,626 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 SXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2010 65,626 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,899 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 52,566 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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WU05 SXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WU05 SXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU05 SXE?

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What year was WU05 SXE registered?

WU05 SXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WU05 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 SXE shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU05 SXE have outstanding finance?

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