MOT Status
ValidMileage
147,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure Loadspace fusebox/wiring (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front tyres wearing on edges
E.M.L.on
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside rear tyre inner edge worn
Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside rear tyre inner edge worn
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV55 UTJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 UTJ, 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 UTJ registered?
OV55 UTJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 7 December 2005.
Is OV55 UTJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV55 UTJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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