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MT06 AHK

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,008 mi
Last recorded183,008 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 AHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 183,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 161,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2014 141,874 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 132,347 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 122,701 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 122,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 106,172 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 87,366 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 83,696 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 63,676 miles

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

smokes when accle

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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MT06 AHK is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT06 AHK, 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 MT06 AHK registered?

MT06 AHK is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is MT06 AHK safe to buy?

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