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F6 ACU

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Green Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,623 mi
Last recorded125,623 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 ACU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 125,623 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 125,595 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 125,534 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 122,150 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (wearing slightly heavier too) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 182,751 miles

Offside Rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 8 Jul 2020 177,161 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 162,061 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 94,300 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 87,384 miles

All brake discs slighty corroded

Front bumper damaged but secure at time of test

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror lense (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 78,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm - centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking in between tread towards inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 71,819 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 66,733 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,172 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,717 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,495 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,419 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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F6 ACU is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Green with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F6 ACU, 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 F6 ACU registered?

F6 ACU is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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