MOT Status
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178,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower fuel cooler damaged
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower fuel cooler damaged
Offside Front noise from brakes
Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
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OE05 VBG is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 OE05 VBG, 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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How do I check the history of OE05 VBG?
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What year was OE05 VBG registered?
OE05 VBG is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 August 2005.
Is OE05 VBG safe to buy?
The MOT history for OE05 VBG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does OE05 VBG have outstanding finance?
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