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GU56 OBN

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

285,548 mi
Last recorded285,548 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 OBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 285,548 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 169,104 miles

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

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

low reading o/s park brake

Pass 10 Mar 2018 156,628 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2017 151,577 miles

Both front tyres getting low inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2017 151,577 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres getting low inner edge

Power steering fluid on minimum

Pass 10 Mar 2016 144,932 miles

Chip in windscreen

Cuts in both front tyres

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Mar 2016 144,928 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Chip in windscreen

Cuts in both front tyres

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2015 138,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2014 130,298 miles

both rear tyres perishing

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2014 130,298 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2013 125,191 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 200,360 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 117,959 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Nov 2009 96,465 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Oct 2009 90,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 59,641 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 52,622 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,031 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 42,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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GU56 OBN is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 GU56 OBN, 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 GU56 OBN registered?

GU56 OBN is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is GU56 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 OBN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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