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YS55 KGK

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,592 mi
Last recorded89,592 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 KGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 89,592 miles

EML on

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 89,991 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 87,602 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 85,740 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass discoloured (still provides rear vision) (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 85,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner edgeexposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass discoloured (still provides rear vision) (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 81,924 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 81,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 81,765 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 78,440 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 78,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 74,935 miles

hand brake only just reaches required efficiency

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s parking brake hanging on slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2014 70,006 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)

front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

Pass 17 Dec 2013 65,537 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 65,537 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r tyre worn to tread warning bars

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges advise IMMEDIATE replacement

Pass 27 Nov 2012 61,370 miles

both front tyres smooth on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 27 Nov 2012 61,370 miles

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

both front tyres smooth on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 8 Dec 2011 55,284 miles

n/s/f tyre smooth on outer edge close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre smooth on outer edge worn to legal limit

o/s/r tyre inner side wall perished and cracking

Fail 6 Dec 2011 55,140 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre smooth on outer edge close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre smooth on outer edge worn to legal limit

o/s/r tyre inner side wall perished and cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2010 48,551 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 40,479 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,309 miles

bonnet safety catch stiff

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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YS55 KGK is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS55 KGK, 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 YS55 KGK registered?

YS55 KGK is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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