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DG56 YKX

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,616 mi
Last recorded89,616 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 YKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 89,616 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 86,124 miles

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

Front discs lipped

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

Nearside front tyre tread out of shape

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 82,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 79,893 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 76,553 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,905 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,925 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,458 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 51,458 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,727 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 YKX is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG56 YKX registered?

DG56 YKX is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is DG56 YKX safe to buy?

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