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DX05 BBF

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,071 mi
Last recorded153,071 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 BBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 153,071 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 153,071 miles

Brake performance not tested no g metre test (tyres have cord exposed (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 144,864 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 138,145 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 138,143 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 131,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 131,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 131,780 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Brake caliper area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 123,292 miles

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

Offside 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)

topped up engine oil to level before testing

Fail 6 Mar 2018 123,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside 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)

topped up engine oil to level before testing

Pass 24 Mar 2017 116,670 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 116,637 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 107,521 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 96,533 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn bald on inneredges

Fail 9 Feb 2015 96,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn bald on inneredges

Pass 22 Apr 2014 90,822 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2013 83,001 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 76,710 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,271 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 40,454 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,133 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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DX05 BBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DX05 BBF, 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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DX05 BBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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