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C2 GWT

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,138 mi
Last recorded108,138 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 GWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 108,138 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 105,389 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 101,653 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2016 96,953 miles

Engine management light on dash

front wipers slight smeary

Pass 29 Sep 2015 92,020 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 84,319 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 9 Oct 2014 84,303 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres worn shoulders low

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2013 79,232 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 79,220 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 71,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres scrubbed off on inner and outer edges

Fail 9 Oct 2012 71,217 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres scrubbed off on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Oct 2011 59,483 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,214 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 29 Oct 2009 39,642 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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C2 GWT is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel 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 C2 GWT, 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 C2 GWT registered?

C2 GWT is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is C2 GWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 GWT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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