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YT55 ZVZ

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,179 mi
Last recorded114,179 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 ZVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 114,179 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 108,737 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 100,436 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 100,436 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 90,928 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake not locking out

o/s and n/s front upper inner rubber bushes getting slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2010 80,316 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 68,552 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 68,552 miles

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

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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YT55 ZVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT55 ZVZ, 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 YT55 ZVZ registered?

YT55 ZVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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