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OV55 FDJ

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

167,618 mi
Last recorded167,618 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 FDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 167,618 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 167,370 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 167,368 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 164,287 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 158,636 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 158,175 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2015 146,814 miles

Oil leak at nearside front.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 131,267 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 125,024 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 113,659 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 93,749 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 79,811 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2010 64,493 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,646 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,680 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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OV55 FDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OV55 FDJ, 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 OV55 FDJ registered?

OV55 FDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is OV55 FDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 FDJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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