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MK56 TPZ

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,860 mi
Last recorded150,860 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 TPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 150,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 150,860 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades severely worn (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 150,356 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 11 Dec 2015 145,055 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 132,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to test

wipers worn

Fail 14 Nov 2014 132,662 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to test

wipers worn

Fail 14 Nov 2014 132,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OS headlamp beam flickers

Rear No plate cracked

Windecreen chipped

Pass 11 Oct 2013 117,428 miles

Boot wont secure closed

Fail 8 Oct 2013 117,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

OSF headlamp dipp beam flickering slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 101,899 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 83,308 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 83,308 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 65,921 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 51,612 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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MK56 TPZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MK56 TPZ, 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 MK56 TPZ registered?

MK56 TPZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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