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YD55 ZXH

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,278 mi
Last recorded153,278 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 ZXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 153,278 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 153,278 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on pad sensor wiring loom (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 152,170 miles

Front bumper damaged and parking sensor adrift, nearside of centre.

Metal pipe under nearside wheel arch corroded. unable to determine its purpose.

Pass 5 Nov 2016 147,346 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 147,340 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement parking brake not releasing without assistance,efficiency poor. (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 142,758 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 130,187 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 118,343 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 104,752 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 145,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 73,588 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 65,027 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 56,532 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,092 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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YD55 ZXH is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YD55 ZXH, 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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YD55 ZXH is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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