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OY05 XMZ

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

150,756 mi
Last recorded150,756 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 150,756 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 145,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 139,055 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 129,771 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 121,403 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 111,631 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 104,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 94,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 81,112 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 22 Nov 2016 76,335 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2015 72,550 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 66,703 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 59,403 miles

Front discs corroding, Not affecting braking

Power steering slightly noisy on full lock

Rear discs corroding, Not affecting braking

Pass 17 Dec 2012 53,201 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 44,649 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 43,210 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,672 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 39,630 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

offside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 20 May 2009 32,883 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,168 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 XMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XMZ, 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 XMZ registered?

OY05 XMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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