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OU54 SNY

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,402 mi
Last recorded110,402 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 SNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 110,402 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 110,401 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 104,449 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 99,594 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 98,053 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 98,053 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 95,346 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,876 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 85,047 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 85,047 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 84,951 miles

engine management lamp on dash

tracktion control warning lamp on dash

tyre pressure monitoring system lamp showing on dash

Fail 22 Feb 2012 84,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management lamp on dash

tracktion control warning lamp on dash

tyre pressure monitoring system lamp showing on dash

Pass 20 Jan 2011 81,321 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 77,038 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 65,475 miles

ADVISE FRONT ANTIROLL BAR 'C'LINK BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED & CRACKING

ADVISE FRONT PADS APPROX 3K

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Fail 30 Jan 2009 65,475 miles

ADVISE FRONT ANTIROLL BAR 'C'LINK BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED & CRACKING

ADVISE FRONT PADS APPROX 3K

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,280 miles

ADVISE ALL TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES

ADVISE FRON SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRONT WIPERS

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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OU54 SNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OU54 SNY, 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 OU54 SNY registered?

OU54 SNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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