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ET06 ESO

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,011 mi
Last recorded169,011 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 ESO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 169,011 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 154,659 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 141,540 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 129,456 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 129,456 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2012 117,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 97,138 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 97,138 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 77,234 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,533 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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ET06 ESO 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 80%.

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 ET06 ESO, 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 ET06 ESO registered?

ET06 ESO is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 4 July 2006.

Is ET06 ESO safe to buy?

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