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GJ06 MXN

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,256 mi
Last recorded111,256 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 MXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 111,256 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 105,926 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 98,719 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 92,211 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 84,180 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 63,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 63,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,832 miles

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall

nearside rear tyre cuts in sidewall

Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,674 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 33,258 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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GJ06 MXN is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GJ06 MXN, 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 GJ06 MXN registered?

GJ06 MXN is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is GJ06 MXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ06 MXN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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