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AO05 URH

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,982 mi
Last recorded105,982 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 URH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 105,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 102,290 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 102,284 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 97,648 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 86,586 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2016 86,435 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,568 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 75,561 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,277 miles

Both rear tyres perished in tread area and tread close too limit

Small crack in offside rear light lens

Pass 8 Mar 2013 65,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,398 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,756 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 41,682 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,983 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,767 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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AO05 URH is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO05 URH, 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 AO05 URH registered?

AO05 URH is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is AO05 URH safe to buy?

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