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OV05 XFE

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Maroon Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,430 mi
Last recorded122,430 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 XFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Dec 2013 122,430 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Dec 2013 122,430 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2012 111,106 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 99,408 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 99,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 87,139 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 71,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 45,969 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 XFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Maroon with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

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

Is OV05 XFE safe to buy?

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