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OV55 URS

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,400 mi
Last recorded109,400 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 URS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 109,400 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 107,630 miles

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2018 101,161 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 95,368 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 90,692 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 86,850 miles

front suspension arm rubber bushes are starting to deteriorate slightly.

inner brake pads look slightly low

Pass 19 Jun 2014 81,945 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,530 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,491 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 71,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,647 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 63,647 miles

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 54,121 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 45,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,618 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 URS is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc 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 URS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV55 URS registered?

OV55 URS is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is OV55 URS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 URS 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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