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DN56 OPA

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,912 mi
Last recorded133,912 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 OPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 133,912 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 119,262 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 96,358 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 96,356 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2016 84,448 miles

Nearside Rear brake warning light wire adrift

Pass 16 Dec 2015 67,823 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 67,055 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking power steering pipe heavy corroded and leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 58,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 52,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 44,316 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 35,379 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 27,891 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 17,773 miles

4x4 brake readings may not be accurate due to weather conditions

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

tested in wet icy condition

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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DN56 OPA is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DN56 OPA, 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 DN56 OPA registered?

DN56 OPA is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is DN56 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN56 OPA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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