MOT Status
ValidMileage
89,592 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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 ()
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
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
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
both front tyres smooth on inner edges
n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit
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
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
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
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)
bonnet safety catch stiff
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Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
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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.
Is YS55 KGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for YS55 KGK shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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