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FG56 FHN

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,181 mi
Last recorded121,181 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 FHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 121,181 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 121,181 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear brakes sticking on (1.2.1 (g))

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 16 Jun 2023 118,900 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 118,899 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 113,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 110,479 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 104,905 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 98,529 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 88,659 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 87,910 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 81,345 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,671 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,759 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,603 miles

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

nearside + offside front tyres bald inner + outer edges

Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,002 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,436 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 29,858 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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FG56 FHN is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FG56 FHN, 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 FG56 FHN registered?

FG56 FHN is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 5 October 2006.

Is FG56 FHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG56 FHN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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