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LX05 OKN

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,975 mi
Last recorded105,975 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 OKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 May 2024 105,975 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2023 105,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 105,105 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2021 105,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 101,326 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 101,326 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 95,221 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 87,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,011 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 71,784 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2015 71,780 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,387 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2014 69,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 69,401 miles

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Jul 2013 64,285 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 59,206 miles

front discs corroded

slight oil leak from nearside front oil pipe

Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,194 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 50,501 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 50,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 42,766 miles

2 front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 39,450 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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LX05 OKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LX05 OKN, 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 LX05 OKN registered?

LX05 OKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for LX05 OKN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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