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L77 NED

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,176 mi
Last recorded140,176 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 NED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 140,176 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 137,630 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 132,163 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 124,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake. Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 119,329 miles

Parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 5 Oct 2020 118,771 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 118,771 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 116,281 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 114,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 114,499 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 111,493 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 106,452 miles

both rear tyres badly perished on tread area , also offside rear low

Pass 23 Dec 2015 99,981 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Damage to outer sill

Nearside Rear Tyre perished, cracks between treads

Offside Rear Tyre perished, cracks between treads

Parking brake only just meets requirements

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 89,666 miles

Both rear tyres perisged

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 86,003 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 May 2013 76,517 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 68,916 miles

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 68,916 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,028 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 56,028 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,488 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 24,682 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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L77 NED is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L77 NED, 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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L77 NED is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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