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GJ56 FRR

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,251 mi
Last recorded134,251 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 FRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2018 134,251 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 71,331 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 66,506 miles

park brake service recomended

rear tyres on 3mil

Pass 4 Jan 2016 59,185 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 48,694 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2012 37,188 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,290 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 27,966 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,502 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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GJ56 FRR is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GJ56 FRR, 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 GJ56 FRR registered?

GJ56 FRR is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is GJ56 FRR safe to buy?

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