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DG56 OCM

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,732 mi
Last recorded180,732 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 OCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 180,732 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 162,243 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 152,007 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 135,913 miles

Handbrake effort just in limit

Nearside inner stop light not working seems not to be connected

Offside inner tail light not working

Very bad oil leak

Wheel trim missing

Fail 24 Mar 2014 135,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside inner stop light not working seems not to be connected

Offside door mirror damaged

Offside inner tail light not working

Very bad oil leak

Wheel trim missing

Pass 8 Feb 2013 116,861 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 162,497 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 84,346 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 84,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 61,790 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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DG56 OCM is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG56 OCM, 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 DG56 OCM registered?

DG56 OCM is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is DG56 OCM safe to buy?

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