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LT56 CWV

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,522 mi
Last recorded95,522 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 CWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 95,522 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 95,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,796 miles

wrong diameter rear brake discs fitted to small for the pads that are fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2018 90,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

wrong diameter rear brake discs fitted to small for the pads that are fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 83,632 miles

offside rear brake binding

offside rear tyre deep splits outer edge of tread

Fail 25 Mar 2017 83,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

offside rear brake binding

offside rear tyre deep splits outer edge of tread

windscreen washers poor

Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,278 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 81,278 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 69,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 60,240 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 206,190 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 189,654 miles

d.p.f fitted

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 158,287 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 158,038 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 119,914 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 85,024 miles

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

offside headlight aim on upper height limit

Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,178 miles

slight wear to front brake discs and pads

Pass 4 Apr 2007 6,922 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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LT56 CWV is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LT56 CWV, 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 LT56 CWV registered?

LT56 CWV is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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