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GL55 NSO

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

200,062 mi
Last recorded200,062 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 NSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 200,062 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 199,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 179,901 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 16 Dec 2017 165,001 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 162,485 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

suspect rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 May 2016 147,022 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 May 2016 147,022 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 135,817 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 125,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2013 108,393 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 86,774 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 58,816 miles

front and rear discs worn

Pass 11 Jan 2010 57,358 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 50,859 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre tread worn low

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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GL55 NSO is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GL55 NSO, 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

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What year was GL55 NSO registered?

GL55 NSO is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is GL55 NSO safe to buy?

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