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OY05 JZW

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,185 mi
Last recorded167,185 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 JZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 167,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 140,731 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under try fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 134,415 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 134,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 130,341 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 130,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 126,040 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 120,283 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 111,212 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 99,816 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2010 83,937 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 68,763 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,670 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 JZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JZW, 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 JZW registered?

OY05 JZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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