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OY55 PFE

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,555 mi
Last recorded111,555 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 111,555 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Os ns (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Os ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 108,756 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 106,645 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2016 106,492 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 104,536 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 102,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 102,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 100,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 86,804 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 86,804 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 68,415 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 68,415 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 54,381 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 38,185 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 26,020 miles

Both front anti roll bar link rubbers deterioated

Front wiper blades starting to judder slightly

Nearside rear tyre has 3mm of tread depth

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 PFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PFE, 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 PFE registered?

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

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