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YX05 XDD

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,026 mi
Last recorded157,026 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton88,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 XDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 157,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 149,777 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 149,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 140,613 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 140,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability sensor linkage (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2018 129,675 miles

Front Both sides brake discs are thin

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 123,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front C'links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 114,898 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 104,026 miles

Both anti roll bar link upper bushes slightly worn

Both front tyre inner and outer edges slightly low

Both rear tyre inner edges slightly low

Slight damage to offside of windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2013 90,475 miles

Slight damage to the nearside mirror

Pass 4 Oct 2011 79,069 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 68,766 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 68,766 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 57,910 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 22 Jul 2008 41,308 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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YX05 XDD is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black 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 YX05 XDD, 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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YX05 XDD is a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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