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OE05 VBK

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

296,914 mi
Last recorded296,914 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 VBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 296,914 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))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 291,740 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 291,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45r18 99v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 280,849 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 278,075 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 278,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 276,140 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 274,795 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 274,795 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 272,502 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 267,710 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 226,766 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 260,385 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 245,800 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 245,800 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 196,159 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 129,032 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008

Nearside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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 VBK is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

OE05 VBK is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is OE05 VBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE05 VBK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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