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MF06 DYP

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

193,348 mi
Last recorded193,348 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 DYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 193,348 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER TREY FITTED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 106,514 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,022 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 91,840 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 87,281 miles

both front tyres on 2mm, bald on edges

front and rear brake discs lipped/pitted

front suspension top arm bushes split

fuel cooler damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2015 82,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,918 miles

Fuel cooler under vehicle damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside washer jet low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel cooler damaged underneath car!

Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,570 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 59,466 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 59,466 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,593 miles

both rear tyres severly perrished in tread area

Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,078 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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MF06 DYP is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MF06 DYP, 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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MF06 DYP is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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