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DG56 VCA

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

176,693 mi
Last recorded176,693 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 VCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 176,693 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake caliper appears slightly damp

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside and offside front suspension level sensors deteriorated/temporary repair

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 157,483 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 137,398 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 135,418 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 134,081 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 128,959 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 128,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 121,521 miles

Offside Door mirror delaminating

Pass 15 May 2018 113,463 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 104,349 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 93,465 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 87,089 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,029 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 41,714 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,356 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,531 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,457 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,817 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 VCA is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DG56 VCA, 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 VCA registered?

DG56 VCA is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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