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OY55 DSX

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,007 mi
Last recorded165,007 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 DSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 165,007 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 108,800 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 79,974 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 79,974 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2008 54,013 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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OY55 DSX is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DSX, 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 DSX registered?

OY55 DSX is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is OY55 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY55 DSX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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