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DF55 EBG

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,455 mi
Last recorded136,455 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 EBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2024 136,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 128,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 118,100 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 117,006 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 111,947 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 102,813 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 96,212 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 91,756 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 80,744 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 80,736 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 73,378 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 64,505 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,704 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 50,519 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,901 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,712 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DF55 EBG is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DF55 EBG, 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 DF55 EBG registered?

DF55 EBG is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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