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AK56 XVA

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,651 mi
Last recorded165,651 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 XVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 165,651 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear front to back. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 165,651 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear front to back. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 165,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule two pipes front to back. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 165,632 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe leaking inner wheel arch. (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe Ferrule slightly corroded. (x2 nearside rear).

Pass 11 Feb 2020 165,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 158,699 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 158,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 146,118 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 131,262 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 111,479 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 102,899 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 88,087 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 88,087 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 80,586 miles

rear tyres very low tread depth

Fail 25 Feb 2013 80,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres very low tread depth

Pass 25 May 2012 71,455 miles

Engine management light on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 59,680 miles

unable to see front to rear pipes due to covers

Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XVA is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XVA, 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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AK56 XVA is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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