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AM06 AFO

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,541 mi
Last recorded165,541 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM06 AFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2023 165,541 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 158,034 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 151,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 142,795 miles

Front Undertray damaged but still secure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 134,892 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 127,898 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 118,125 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 112,220 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 109,667 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 176,116 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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AM06 AFO is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AM06 AFO, 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 AM06 AFO registered?

AM06 AFO is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is AM06 AFO safe to buy?

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