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OV05 XFA

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,608 mi
Last recorded121,608 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 XFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 121,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front fog light full of water

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 116,635 miles

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

handbrake has only just met braking requirements

Fail 8 Aug 2019 116,592 miles

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

Front o/s and n/s suspension bush worn movement

Front wipers smearing

Offside Rear tyre distorted ,stepping

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 24 Jul 2018 110,007 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 104,212 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 104,206 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Eigine light on

Pass 3 Aug 2016 96,593 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 86,690 miles

o/s/r tyre worn shoulders low

o/s/r tyre worn slightly feathered on shoulders

Pass 21 Aug 2014 80,224 miles

n/s/r inner number plate light inop, note 3 other lamps are still providing adequate illumination

o/s/r tyre feathering on shoulders

Fail 20 Aug 2014 80,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r inner number plate light inop, note 3 other lamps are still providing adequate illumination

o/s/r tyre feathering on shoulders

Pass 12 Sep 2013 72,470 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,015 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,936 miles

n/s/f disc corroding

Fail 11 Oct 2011 56,936 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/f disc corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,353 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,105 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,831 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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OV05 XFA is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OV05 XFA, 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 OV05 XFA registered?

OV05 XFA is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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