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AK06 YBH

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,717 mi
Last recorded166,717 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 YBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 166,717 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 163,509 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 163,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 153,285 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 149,167 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 146,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s sill damaged

smoke at idle cleared after purge

Pass 26 Feb 2015 134,803 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 125,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 118,489 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES DEVOID OF TREAD INNER EDGES

Fail 16 Jan 2013 118,482 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES DEVOID OF TREAD INNER EDGES

Pass 23 Sep 2011 106,467 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 84,122 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 73,733 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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AK06 YBH is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AK06 YBH, 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 AK06 YBH registered?

AK06 YBH is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 3 May 2006.

Is AK06 YBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK06 YBH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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