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AK56 GKV

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,632 mi
Last recorded156,632 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 GKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 156,632 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 148,006 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 135,369 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight sidewall damage

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 126,009 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 116,595 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 98,283 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 98,283 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inside edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 80,575 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 80,575 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 61,240 miles

rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Fail 3 Oct 2011 61,240 miles

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

rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,478 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 18,441 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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AK56 GKV is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK56 GKV, 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 AK56 GKV registered?

AK56 GKV is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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