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KP56 CVT

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,079 mi
Last recorded128,079 miles
Recorded on25 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 CVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2020 128,079 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 113,111 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 163,012 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 92,260 miles

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2017 92,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 79,134 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,011 miles

rear discs corroded and lipped on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,606 miles

engine light on (O.B.D).

Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,081 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,468 miles

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

neerside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 4 Sep 2012 49,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

neerside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,307 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,079 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 36,575 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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KP56 CVT is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KP56 CVT, 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 KP56 CVT registered?

KP56 CVT is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is KP56 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP56 CVT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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