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WU55 GPF

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,792 mi
Last recorded169,792 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 GPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 169,792 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 169,792 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust support broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 157,290 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 139,050 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 126,025 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 122,787 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 122,787 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 120,882 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 116,422 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn out inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2016 106,381 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 99,099 miles

Offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn. Offside front tyre side wall has minor cuts. Nearside front upper suspension arm bush slightly worn.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 93,194 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 88,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2012 88,938 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 76,717 miles

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)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 76,717 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,923 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 38,105 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,137 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,411 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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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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WU55 GPF is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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