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HG56 HYY

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,312 mi
Last recorded122,312 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 HYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 122,312 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 122,312 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 114,206 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 108,626 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 66,324 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 66,324 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 61,861 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 61,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 57,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,218 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,303 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,985 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,758 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,810 miles

Cut noticed to side wall of o/s/f tyre not to structure.

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

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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HG56 HYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HG56 HYY, 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 HG56 HYY registered?

HG56 HYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is HG56 HYY safe to buy?

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