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EY06 UOU

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

106,584 mi
Last recorded106,584 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 UOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 106,584 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 98,271 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2023 97,913 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 96,396 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 95,297 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 94,438 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 93,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 91,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 89,181 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear worn on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2016 82,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn,center 75% tread 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn,center 75% tread is 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 75,054 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 67,049 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 61,506 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 55,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Slight binding to near side rear brake

Slight binding to off side rear brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2012 55,152 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Slight binding to near side rear brake

Slight binding to off side rear brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EY06 UOU is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EY06 UOU, 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 EY06 UOU registered?

EY06 UOU is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 29 May 2006.

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