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OV05 ZZM

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Maroon Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,401 mi
Last recorded15,401 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 ZZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2020 15,401 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 15,383 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 15,073 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 14,751 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 13,772 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 12,715 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 11,941 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 7,794 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 ZZM is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Maroon with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OV05 ZZM, 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 ZZM registered?

OV05 ZZM is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is OV05 ZZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 ZZM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV05 ZZM have outstanding finance?

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