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H1 OBO

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Maroon Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,647 mi
Last recorded51,647 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 OBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 51,647 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 51,564 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 50,565 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 50,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 50,465 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 49,994 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 49,560 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 49,559 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 49,116 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 49,116 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working SIDE REPEATER NOT WORKING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 48,533 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,419 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 47,419 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear nearside front (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,657 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,761 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/r and o/s/f tyre low on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,700 miles

offside rear tyre low on edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,263 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,229 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 32,762 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 24,350 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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H1 OBO is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Maroon with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H1 OBO, 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 H1 OBO registered?

H1 OBO is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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