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LB06 XNG

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,223 mi
Last recorded90,223 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 XNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 90,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reversing lamps not working

Fail 24 Feb 2025 90,223 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x ()

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reversing lamps not working

Pass 14 Feb 2024 86,395 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 85,186 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 84,392 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 84,298 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 83,660 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 77,025 miles

Emissions to low to register

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

Undertrays fitted restricting view

Fail 27 Oct 2015 77,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50/18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Emissions to low to register

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

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

Undertrays fitted restricting view

Pass 25 Oct 2014 65,933 miles

Emmisions to low to register

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,447 miles

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

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

cut to near side front tyres outer sidewall, cords not showing

Pass 28 May 2012 47,460 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)

both front wiper blades starting to smear

cuts in nearside front tyre tread

nearside front mirror indicator cracked

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front upper rear and front wishbone bushes cracked

offside front upper rear and front wishbon bushes cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2010 33,943 miles

both front tyre treads getting low on edges

near side rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,331 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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LB06 XNG is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LB06 XNG, 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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LB06 XNG is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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