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HG55 ZXU

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,040 mi
Last recorded184,040 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 ZXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2019 184,040 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety pas steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 181,617 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joints slight play

Fail 4 Jun 2018 181,617 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front suspension ball joints slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2017 178,216 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 175,253 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 175,253 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 172,681 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 166,616 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 147,594 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 141,305 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 107,279 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 78,895 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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HG55 ZXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG55 ZXU, 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 HG55 ZXU registered?

HG55 ZXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 4 January 2006.

Is HG55 ZXU safe to buy?

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