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CN56 OWU

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,776 mi
Last recorded197,776 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN56 OWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2019 197,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 177,829 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both inner rack joints ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 177,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both inner rack joints ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 158,171 miles

engine light on

slight cut on near side rear tyre

windscreen stone stone chip

Pass 23 Jan 2016 127,178 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 127,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 97,572 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 75,464 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 59,135 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 37,406 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 37,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CN56 OWU is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN56 OWU, 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 CN56 OWU registered?

CN56 OWU is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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