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GY56 JVK

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

152,003 mi
Last recorded152,003 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 JVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 152,003 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 142,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage underneath wing arch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 119,135 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 109,583 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 109,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 102,900 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 23 Jan 2017 93,267 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,316 miles

both front C link rods cracking and wearing slighlty

Pass 15 Apr 2014 66,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s Headlight Pulsing

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,251 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,937 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,501 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 27,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 26,076 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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GY56 JVK 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 GY56 JVK, 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 GY56 JVK registered?

GY56 JVK is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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The MOT history for GY56 JVK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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