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DX06 HVD

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,858 mi
Last recorded139,858 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 HVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 139,858 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 134,772 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 127,128 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 127,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 121,208 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 121,208 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine management light is on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a minor surface cut

Pass 24 May 2016 119,104 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 21 May 2015 116,054 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 115,432 miles

both rear on legal limit

Pass 14 Oct 2011 73,298 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 73,298 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,897 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,420 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,515 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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DX06 HVD is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DX06 HVD, 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 DX06 HVD registered?

DX06 HVD is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is DX06 HVD safe to buy?

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