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AJ55 SGX

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,717 mi
Last recorded173,717 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 SGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 173,717 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 149,463 miles

Exhaust blow from centre box

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 149,461 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear facing (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust blow from centre box

Pass 15 Jun 2015 126,361 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 126,361 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 101,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 101,214 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 68,107 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 67,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,480 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,221 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 39,741 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 28,682 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 9,177 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 5,017 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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AJ55 SGX is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 89,433 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 AJ55 SGX, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ55 SGX registered?

AJ55 SGX is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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