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OE54 FSD

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

147,416 mi
Last recorded147,416 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 FSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 147,416 miles

Nearside Rear Inner light unit slightly defective

Offside Rear Inner light unit slightly defective

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 147,416 miles

Nearside Rear Inner light unit slightly defective

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner light unit slightly defective

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 147,414 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension system inoperative warning light on dash unable to control air suspension (appears to be stuck in jack mode) (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 143,317 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 143,317 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 141,646 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 141,648 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 138,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 134,372 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 131,293 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 131,284 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 128,303 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 29 Jan 2019 121,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 114,332 miles

both rear tyres worn on inneredge

Pass 24 Jan 2017 106,912 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 99,846 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 93,232 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 86,149 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,625 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,670 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 61,928 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 25 Jan 2010 52,470 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 42,720 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 42,771 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 35,143 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 34,721 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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OE54 FSD is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OE54 FSD, 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 OE54 FSD registered?

OE54 FSD is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is OE54 FSD safe to buy?

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