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YC05 WXY

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,582 mi
Last recorded88,582 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 WXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 88,582 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn very close to cords also distorted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn very close to cords on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,991 miles

engine and under covers fitted

headlamps flicker slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2016 86,970 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

child seat fitted

engine and under covers fitted

headlamps flicker slightly

suspension light on dash ,system still working

Pass 18 Mar 2015 83,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 74,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 69,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet release stiff

Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,825 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,583 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,988 miles

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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YC05 WXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YC05 WXY, 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 YC05 WXY registered?

YC05 WXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is YC05 WXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 WXY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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