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OE05 VBG

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

178,061 mi
Last recorded178,061 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 VBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 178,061 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 177,507 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 176,628 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 174,528 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 174,527 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 279,482 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 173,399 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 172,909 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 172,005 miles

Offside Front Lower fuel cooler damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2018 172,001 miles

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 171,668 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 170,410 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 169,689 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 168,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 168,571 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 162,178 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 162,178 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 141,274 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 126,666 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 111,528 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 85,035 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 62,332 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 61,903 miles

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)

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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