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GX06 UHZ

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,929 mi
Last recorded169,929 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 UHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 169,929 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 165,717 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 153,711 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 153,707 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 138,257 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most arms bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 138,257 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most arms bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 123,844 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 109,891 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,519 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 97,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre low on inner edge just pass

Pass 26 Nov 2014 85,641 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 85,641 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,918 miles

has large cuts on offside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,295 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 59,295 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,907 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,730 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 38,991 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,876 miles

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

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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GX06 UHZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GX06 UHZ, 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 GX06 UHZ registered?

GX06 UHZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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