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V10 PAX

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,180 mi
Last recorded148,180 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 PAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 148,180 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 147,899 miles

both rear brakes slight binding

front metal brake unions and ferrules starting to rust

front subframe, mounting brackets and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

front suspension lower front arms to shock absorbers bushes starting to crack/ perish

parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 29 Nov 2023 147,535 miles

parking brake performances slightly low

both rear brakes slight binding

front metal brake unions and ferrules starting to rust

front subframe and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

front suspension lower front arms to shock absorber bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 22 Nov 2022 142,862 miles

front metal brake unions and ferrules starting to rust

front subframe and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

front suspension lower front arms to shock absorber bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish, tread worn to 2mm and has a cut in tread

offside rear brake slight binding

offside rear light unit slight earth fault

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 2.5mm

parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 8 Dec 2021 136,947 miles

front metal brake unions and ferrules starting to rust

front subframe and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

front suspension front lower arms to lower shock absorber bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside front tyre tread worn low on edges

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

offside front tyre tread starting to wear on edges

offside rear brake slight binding

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

slight oil leak

spare tyre pressure low

Fail 26 Nov 2021 136,931 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

front metal brake unions and ferrules starting to rust

front subframe and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

front suspension front lower arms to lower shock absorber bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside front tyre tread worn low on edges

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

offside front tyre tread starting to wear on edges

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

slight oil leak

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 22 Dec 2020 131,683 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 124,510 miles

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Fail 26 Nov 2019 124,509 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Pass 24 Nov 2018 115,763 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 110,086 miles

parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 14 Oct 2016 100,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 100,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front 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 6 Oct 2015 90,252 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 89,956 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 80,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 71,333 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,873 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 59,873 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,908 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 48,908 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,321 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,273 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 12,953 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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V10 PAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V10 PAX, 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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V10 PAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 16 October 2005.

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