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OE05 DPY

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,051 mi
Last recorded152,051 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 DPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 152,051 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2017 151,743 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jun 2017 151,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 138,819 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 117,908 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 106,967 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 97,979 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 87,305 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 75,085 miles

play in steering rack

suspension bushes perished

Pass 31 Dec 2009 62,897 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 62,897 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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 8 Aug 2009
Pass 5 Jun 2008 57,655 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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OE05 DPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OE05 DPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE05 DPY registered?

OE05 DPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is OE05 DPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE05 DPY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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