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DY56 XAP

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,107 mi
Last recorded112,107 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 XAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 112,107 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 111,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 106,859 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 100,152 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 92,104 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 92,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall/rim protector (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 80,707 miles

o/s/r tyre perished between treads

Fail 9 Dec 2014 80,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished between treads

Pass 3 Oct 2013 67,115 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,329 miles

eml on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,268 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 51,266 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,120 miles

e.m.l light on

Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,382 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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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DY56 XAP 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 71.4%.

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 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 DY56 XAP, 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 DY56 XAP registered?

DY56 XAP is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is DY56 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY56 XAP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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