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GK56 VPO

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,871 mi
Last recorded136,871 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 VPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2014 136,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 134,028 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 120,952 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 108,886 miles

all front suspension bushes slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2010 87,998 miles

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

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2009 60,100 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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GK56 VPO is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GK56 VPO, 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 GK56 VPO registered?

GK56 VPO is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is GK56 VPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK56 VPO shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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