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FP06 XVB

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

106,977 mi
Last recorded106,977 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 XVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 106,977 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 103,716 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 103,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 96,294 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 91,611 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 86,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component union in nearside front wheelarch (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 82,298 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 74,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,787 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 64,452 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 58,054 miles

tailgate issue can only be opened with key and operates without mechanical assistance

Pass 17 Jul 2015 55,704 miles

Both front brake disc's lipped/worn

Pass 12 Jun 2014 55,109 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS SLIGHTLY LOW

MINOR CRACKING TO INNER SIDEWALL OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 28 May 2013 48,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 28 May 2012 46,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front outer tyrewall damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,029 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,988 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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FP06 XVB is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FP06 XVB, 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 FP06 XVB registered?

FP06 XVB is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is FP06 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP06 XVB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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