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OE54 FSV

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,364 mi
Last recorded131,364 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 131,364 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp washer jet leaking and not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 131,364 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp washer jet leaking and not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 129,414 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pad wear warning light on dash

Fail 8 Aug 2023 129,414 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pad wear warning light on dash

Pass 29 Jul 2022 120,023 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 119,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2021 115,810 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 110,350 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 91,727 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 85,377 miles

Engine Management light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 77,955 miles

Both front side windows tinted but no MOT requirement to test light allowed (legally should allow 70% with no requirements for rear tints allowance)

Engine Management Light (EML/MIL) on display indicating a fault - further investigation required

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay & on underside

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt small cut to webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

centre caps fitted obscuring all wheel fixings

Pass 26 May 2016 74,710 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 68,528 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 63,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,265 miles

wet day

Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,306 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 48,167 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 40,623 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,137 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 26,586 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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OE54 FSV is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OE54 FSV, 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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What year was OE54 FSV registered?

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

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