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M5 PHN

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,823 mi
Last recorded136,823 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 PHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 136,823 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 136,801 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 135,366 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 133,607 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 130,231 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 126,561 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 122,797 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 118,247 miles

Front brake discs thin and corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2016 109,856 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 95,079 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 82,129 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 71,354 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 69,335 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 69,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 63,542 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,904 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 38,048 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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M5 PHN is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 M5 PHN, 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 M5 PHN registered?

M5 PHN is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 20 June 2006.

Is M5 PHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 PHN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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