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HX05 UNL

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,205 mi
Last recorded115,205 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 UNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 115,205 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 185,313 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 104,238 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front headlights slightly different in colour

ns/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2022 104,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front headlights slightly different in colour

ns/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2021 97,184 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 97,184 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 95,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 95,011 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 95,011 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 92,634 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 78,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has wear on the outside edge of the tires tread

Offside Front Tyre has wear on the outside edge of the tires tread

Pass 3 Nov 2015 70,870 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 70,869 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,637 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,851 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 59,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2012 53,164 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 53,164 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 45,170 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 33,764 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 33,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 5 Oct 2009 24,402 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 19,982 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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HX05 UNL is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HX05 UNL, 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 HX05 UNL registered?

HX05 UNL is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is HX05 UNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX05 UNL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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