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DE56 VFR

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,271 mi
Last recorded71,271 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 VFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 71,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 70,710 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 66,067 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 63,796 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 63,792 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 59,191 miles

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

both side front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Sep 2017 50,132 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Two brake flexible pipes together (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted, not allowing for full inspection of engine and brake pipes

Pass 30 Sep 2016 46,184 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front power steering unions heavily corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 46,123 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front power steering unions heavily corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 42,242 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,320 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 34,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F tyre cracking & worn edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2013 34,350 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre cracking & worn edges

TPMS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 28,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn low,cracking & tread distorted

Fail 29 Oct 2012 28,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn low,cracking & tread distorted

Pass 24 Oct 2011 21,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking & tread distorted

Pass 5 Oct 2010 15,245 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)

all 4 tyres starting to crack in tread

rear tyre treads slight distortion

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Oct 2009 9,694 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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DE56 VFR is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DE56 VFR, 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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DE56 VFR is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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