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EO06 ZHK

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

227,557 mi
Last recorded227,557 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 ZHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 227,557 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 222,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 209,373 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 1 Jun 2018 198,445 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 198,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 181,619 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 162,112 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 230,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 114,959 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 105,145 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 91,428 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 91,428 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,420 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,270 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,383 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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EO06 ZHK is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EO06 ZHK, 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 EO06 ZHK registered?

EO06 ZHK is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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