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MJ05 OWR

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,268 mi
Last recorded101,268 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 OWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 101,268 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 284,947 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 277,218 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 268,283 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 246,292 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 246,292 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 143,675 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 143,664 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 136,479 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 136,474 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 126,105 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 124,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 119,346 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 106,945 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 91,589 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 91,575 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 67,764 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 49,658 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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MJ05 OWR is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 3,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MJ05 OWR, 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 MJ05 OWR registered?

MJ05 OWR is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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