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OY05 XOX

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,803 mi
Last recorded98,803 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 XOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 98,803 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 93,158 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both side (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 93,158 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both side (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,329 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 127,470 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 75,250 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 75,245 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,827 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 65,622 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 58,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,011 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,871 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,635 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,989 miles

rear & front number plates lamination faults........

Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,397 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,760 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 XOX is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XOX, 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 XOX registered?

OY05 XOX is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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