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OY05 XPB

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,034 mi
Last recorded139,034 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 139,034 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 129,079 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 115,017 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 107,169 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 105,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Shallow cuts to offside front tyre sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2015 105,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Shallow cuts to offside front tyre sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 92,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 80,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 69,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak

Power steering noisey

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2012 69,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak

Power steering noisey

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2011 60,832 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2009 47,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Unable to carry out emission test as smoke level was to low to be read

Pass 9 Jul 2008 30,430 miles

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

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 XPB 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 XPB, 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 XPB registered?

OY05 XPB is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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