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YC55 XYY

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,252 mi
Last recorded139,252 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 XYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 139,252 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 134,755 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 124,988 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 124,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 114,469 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 104,085 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 104,085 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 96,001 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2014 95,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 90,688 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 79,204 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 69,216 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 69,216 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,616 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 42,947 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to underbody covers

Fail 29 Oct 2008 42,947 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to underbody covers

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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YC55 XYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC55 XYY, 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 YC55 XYY registered?

YC55 XYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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