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LB56 GYF

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,005 mi
Last recorded118,005 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 GYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2026 118,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 111,836 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 105,946 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 98,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 88,703 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 85,816 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 82,831 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 79,451 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2017 74,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2016 68,711 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2015 61,653 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,666 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,999 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,355 miles

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

Front discs lipped

Off side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2011 53,535 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 18,680 miles

ENGINE PRODUCING INSUFFICIENT SMOKE TO MEASURE CONTENT CLEAN EMISSIONS.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 12,701 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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LB56 GYF is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LB56 GYF, 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 LB56 GYF registered?

LB56 GYF is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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