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OY05 JPU

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,212 mi
Last recorded144,212 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 JPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 144,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 137,602 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 127,268 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 122,406 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 118,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 113,931 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 15 Jan 2013 109,566 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 104,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Mar 2012 104,780 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear tyres worn low

Pass 23 Mar 2011 88,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 73,764 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 52,459 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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OY05 JPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OY05 JPU, 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 OY05 JPU registered?

OY05 JPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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