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OY55 DSO

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

232,713 mi
Last recorded232,713 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 DSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 232,713 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 232,713 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 215,749 miles

rear tyres slightly worn on inner tread

Pass 14 Sep 2015 196,721 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 193,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 187,573 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 175,044 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 179,039 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 165,472 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 132,841 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 102,770 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 74,616 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 74,616 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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OY55 DSO is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OY55 DSO, 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 OY55 DSO registered?

OY55 DSO is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is OY55 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY55 DSO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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