CarVerify

Free Car Check

GF06 RXA

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,583 mi
Last recorded49,583 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 RXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 49,583 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 46,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 43,711 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 42,635 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 41,956 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 41,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 37,974 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 37,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 34,487 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 34,487 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 28,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 28,618 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 25,000 miles

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

Offside Front 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 31 Jul 2012 19,591 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 17,164 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 14,967 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 12,569 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
Full Volkswagen Phaeton reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GF06 RXA is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GF06 RXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF06 RXA?

You can check the full history of GF06 RXA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GF06 RXA registered?

GF06 RXA is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is GF06 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF06 RXA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF06 RXA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GF06 RXA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.