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YS55 LDD

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,905 mi
Last recorded99,905 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 LDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 99,905 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 92,038 miles

Front Upper all inners cracking

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

Offside Front washer jet direction

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 92,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper all inners cracking

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

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

Offside Front washer jet direction

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2019 89,778 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 87,386 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissions too low to read

Pass 21 Oct 2017 85,301 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 85,301 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,851 miles

hazard switch slightly sticking

Pass 27 Jan 2016 63,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 35,971 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 31,223 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 26,275 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 21,766 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 20,192 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 17,509 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 15,923 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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YS55 LDD is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YS55 LDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS55 LDD registered?

YS55 LDD is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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