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OY05 XMW

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,562 mi
Last recorded134,562 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 XMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2021 134,562 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 129,638 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre TYRE UNDERINFLATED ()

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess WIRE CABLE DETERIORATING DUE TO CORROSION. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

PARKING BRAKE EFFICENCY ONLY JUST MET, REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENT MAY BE REQUIRED.

Pass 8 Jun 2019 126,180 miles

Offside Front EXHAUST DOWNPIPE TO CENTRE PIPE, 1/3 SECURING STUDS BROKEN.

Pass 9 Jun 2018 121,607 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 117,696 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 112,127 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 106,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 99,043 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 94,435 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 86,550 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 78,198 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 69,637 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,648 miles

advise( slight wear on front & rear discs & pads)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 41,986 miles

ADVISE ( n,s,f tyre wearing near limit on edge on 2mm)

ADVISE(slight wear on rear discs and pads)

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 XMW is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

OY05 XMW is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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