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OV55 UTJ

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

147,166 mi
Last recorded147,166 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 UTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 147,166 miles

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))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 147,166 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 147,028 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 147,028 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 138,722 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2022 129,915 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 123,332 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 118,063 miles

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))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 115,905 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 111,647 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 107,546 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 103,437 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 101,036 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2013 93,498 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 84,027 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 9 Aug 2012 84,027 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 77,697 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 74,012 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 68,247 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 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.

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