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OY55 PFD

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

217,682 mi
Last recorded217,682 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 PFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 217,682 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 215,480 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 213,724 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 209,948 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 205,851 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2016 201,189 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 195,146 miles

Offside Front upper suspension arm bushes worn

brake disc have surface rust

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 186,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 172,869 miles

Advise rear brake disc,s corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2013 172,869 miles

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

Advise rear brake disc,s corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 161,379 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 151,128 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

handbrake effiency only just met the legal requirements

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

slight leak from n/s/f outer c.v. boot

Fail 8 Oct 2011 151,127 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

slight leak from n/s/f outer c.v. boot

Pass 15 Oct 2010 143,196 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 143,175 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 134,911 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 113,530 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Jul 2008 113,530 miles

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2007 61,631 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 36,522 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 PFD is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PFD, 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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OY55 PFD is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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