2005 Volkswagen Phaeton 2.7L Diesel · MR53 RDB
2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (2.7L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 72,005 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MR53 RDB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2023
- 72,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MR53 RDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (MR53 RDB) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper lever or cable (1.1.15 (e))”.
MR53 RDB Mileage History
- 02/08/202271,692 mi
- 11/08/202271,722 mi+30 mi
- 09/09/202371,984 mi+262 mi
- 19/09/202372,005 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 277 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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