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OY05 XPA

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

198,566 mi
Last recorded198,566 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 XPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 198,566 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 170,568 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2013 170,568 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fron t suspensoon to low

Pass 25 May 2012 144,350 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 144,350 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 113,347 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)

rear windsreen long crack

Pass 4 Jun 2010 75,149 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,135 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 34,499 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 XPA is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

OY05 XPA is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is OY05 XPA safe to buy?

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