MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,792 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust support broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front shock absorber weak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
tyre pressure monitor warning lamp on
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking inside wheel arch area (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front shock absorber weak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
tyre pressure monitor warning lamp on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn out inner edge
Offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn. Offside front tyre side wall has minor cuts. Nearside front upper suspension arm bush slightly worn.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WU55 GPF is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 WU55 GPF, 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 WU55 GPF registered?
WU55 GPF is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is WU55 GPF safe to buy?
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