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OY55 PKK

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

162,350 mi
Last recorded162,350 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 PKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 162,350 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 149,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 147,239 miles

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge small cuts, 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge small cuts, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, bushes are splitting, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 144,237 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 135,613 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 135,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 120,568 miles
Pass 9 May 2018
Pass 18 May 2017
Pass 17 May 2016 82,690 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 124,780 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,264 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 61,248 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,267 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,728 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,709 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 26,714 miles

Nearside Front 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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OY55 PKK is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OY55 PKK, 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 PKK registered?

OY55 PKK is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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