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OY55 YCS

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,094 mi
Last recorded180,094 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 YCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 180,094 miles

advanced wear to front brake discs and pads

rear windscreen cracked at ns lower area

Pass 27 Sep 2013 163,574 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limit in centre of tread

ns front tyre wearing low 3mm

rear windscreen cracked in ns lower area

some wear to both front brake discs

Fail 27 Sep 2013 163,574 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres worn to legal limit in centre of tread

ns front tyre wearing low 3mm

rear windscreen cracked in ns lower area

some wear to both front brake discs

Pass 24 Sep 2012 140,052 miles

some wear to both front brake discs

Pass 30 Sep 2011 121,950 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 89,276 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 79,415 miles

Engine management light stays on.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 68,158 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)

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 YCS is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YCS, 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 YCS registered?

OY55 YCS is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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