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C8 XET

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,210 mi
Last recorded103,210 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 XET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 103,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 93,107 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 90,213 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 90,213 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 85,876 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,496 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 83,127 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 81,471 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 76,818 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 70,888 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 70,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,048 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,419 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 57,603 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 50,770 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,098 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 44,096 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 21 Mar 2012 40,479 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 40,479 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,489 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,160 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,250 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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C8 XET is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C8 XET, 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 C8 XET registered?

C8 XET is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is C8 XET safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 XET shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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