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DA55 ZBW

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,106 mi
Last recorded148,106 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 ZBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 148,106 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 148,018 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 140,662 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 140,536 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 140,249 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2022 140,176 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 112,639 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 110,886 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 103,913 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 100,877 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 95,864 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 91,961 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 29 Dec 2014 91,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2013 87,660 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 84,186 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,680 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 73,756 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 64,976 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 64,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 54,279 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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DA55 ZBW is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DA55 ZBW, 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 DA55 ZBW registered?

DA55 ZBW is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is DA55 ZBW safe to buy?

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