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LS56 KVZ

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,652 mi
Last recorded148,652 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 KVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 148,652 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 137,058 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 122,512 miles

slight damage to fuel cooler

Fail 22 Jul 2014 122,512 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

slight damage to fuel cooler

Pass 16 Jul 2013 107,812 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 95,071 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 82,249 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,447 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 50,645 miles

Multiple small chips in windscreen all ok for MOT

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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LS56 KVZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LS56 KVZ, 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 LS56 KVZ registered?

LS56 KVZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 25 November 2006.

Is LS56 KVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS56 KVZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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