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KR06 FJC

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,186 mi
Last recorded161,186 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 FJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 161,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 161,186 miles

Fuel hose leaking main pipe at rubber join (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension system inoperative height sensor rod detached (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush on arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush on arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 159,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 157,390 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 157,390 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 154,390 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 154,390 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 152,309 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 147,977 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 147,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 144,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 140,194 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 140,194 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 135,692 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 135,620 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 129,626 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 118,325 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 107,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 94,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2012 86,150 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 73,523 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

puncture in nearside rear tyre. not repairable.

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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KR06 FJC is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 KR06 FJC, 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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KR06 FJC is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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