VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON YS55KGK has 21 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 89,592 miles 8 months ago on Wednesday 20th August 2025 at 16:16.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Friday 21st August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

YS55KGK MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST AUGUST 202689,592 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Eml On
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED22ND AUGUST 202421ST AUGUST 202589,991 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 20209TH OCTOBER 202187,602 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged Discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 20199TH OCTOBER 202085,740 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged Mirror Glass Discoloured (still Provides Rear Vision) (3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 201985,734 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged Mirror Glass Discoloured (still Provides Rear Vision) (3.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Brake Reaction Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Brake Reaction Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Cut On Inner Edgeexposing Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20189TH OCTOBER 201981,924 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED10TH OCTOBER 201881,924 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perishing In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  7. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20174TH OCTOBER 201881,765 MI
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 201616TH DECEMBER 201778,440 MI
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 201678,439 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (4.1.d.1f)
  3. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 201516TH DECEMBER 201674,935 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - N/s/f Tyre Worn On Outer Edge
  3. ADVISORY - O/s Parking Brake Hanging On Slightly
  4. ADVISORY - Hand Brake Only Just Reaches Required Efficiency
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 201416TH DECEMBER 201570,006 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs In Poor Condition On Inner Face
PASSED17TH DECEMBER 201316TH DECEMBER 201465,537 MI
FAILED12TH DECEMBER 201365,537 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  2. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  3. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre Worn To Tread Warning Bars
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Scrubbed On Inner Edges Advise Immediate Replacement
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 201214TH DECEMBER 201361,370 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre Worn To Legal Limit
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Smooth On Inner Edges
FAILED27TH NOVEMBER 201261,370 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre Worn To Legal Limit
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Smooth On Inner Edges
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 201114TH DECEMBER 201255,284 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Tyre Smooth On Outer Edge Worn To Legal Limit
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Smooth On Outer Edge Close To Legal Limit
  3. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Tyre Inner Side Wall Perished And Cracking
FAILED6TH DECEMBER 201155,140 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  4. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Tyre Smooth On Outer Edge Worn To Legal Limit
  5. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Smooth On Outer Edge Close To Legal Limit
  6. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Tyre Inner Side Wall Perished And Cracking
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 201014TH DECEMBER 201148,551 MI
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 200914TH DECEMBER 201040,479 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 200814TH DECEMBER 200931,309 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Bonnet Safety Catch Stiff
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YS55KGK Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

YS55KGK MOT Comments

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YS55KGK Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 89,592 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,480 miles

YS55KGK FAQs

This Volkswagen Phaeton with registration YS55KGK was manufactured on Wednesday 14th December 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.7 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 89,592 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,480 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Phaeton beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YS55KGK has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Phaeton has had 20 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 4 Major, 3 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Phaeton is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does YS55KGK have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 1st May 2026 YS55KGK does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YS55KGK Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 1st May 2026 YS55KGK does have Tax. Read more

When does YS55KGK Tax expire?

The current Tax for YS55KGK will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YS55KGK MOT expire?

The current MOT for YS55KGK will expire in 4 months on Friday 21st August 2026. Read more

When did YS55KGK have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YS55KGK was on Wednesday 20th August 2025 at 16:16. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YS55KGK Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for YS55KGK we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YS55KGK Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for YS55KGK we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YS55KGK?

YS55KGK is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. Read more

How many miles has YS55KGK done?

The odometer reading for YS55KGK at the last MOT in August 2025 was 89,592 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,480 miles per year. Read more

How old is YS55KGK?

The vehicle YS55KGK was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 14th December 2005. Read more

What colour is YS55KGK?

The official colour of YS55KGK is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does YS55KGK have?

YS55KGK has a 2.7 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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