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MC05 XTB

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,667 mi
Last recorded117,667 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 XTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 117,667 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 111,064 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 100,982 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jun 2023 100,982 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 95,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

brake pad waring light on

Fail 16 Feb 2022 95,943 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

brake pad waring light on

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jan 2021 90,618 miles

Nearside 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 16 Jan 2020 87,033 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 80,005 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 72,980 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 70,854 miles

Rear Both rear handbrake cables rubber covers are detoirated, but not affecting performance/function

Pass 29 Oct 2015 68,794 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 67,980 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 65,014 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 59,977 miles

on carrying out diesel emissions test unable to obtain a smoke test reading due to engine running lean

Pass 10 Apr 2012 86,236 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 86,236 miles

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

rear n/s tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,239 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 42,501 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 42,501 miles

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

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 May 2009 36,978 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 30,793 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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MC05 XTB is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MC05 XTB, 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 MC05 XTB registered?

MC05 XTB is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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