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DA06 GYW

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Maroon Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,594 mi
Last recorded121,594 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 GYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 121,594 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 121,588 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 117,730 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 113,581 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 107,643 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 102,345 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 102,343 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2018 95,830 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 91,857 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 79,778 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 79,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 67,498 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,479 miles

Both front tyres cracking in between tread

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front flexible brake retaining clip corroded and falling apart

Offside front inner brake pad wearing close to wear sensor

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 57,479 miles

Both front tyres cracking in between tread

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front flexible brake retaining clip corroded and falling apart

Offside front inner brake pad wearing close to wear sensor

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 41,549 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 32,484 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 27,317 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 21,525 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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DA06 GYW is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Maroon with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DA06 GYW, 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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DA06 GYW is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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