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NT55 HNW

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

240,190 mi
Last recorded240,190 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT55 HNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 240,190 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 240,190 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 218,958 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 114,747 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension levelling valve modified but function not affected instrument cluster indicating fault however suspension normal in operation (5.3.5 (b) (i))

plastic covers restricting view of some components (engine bay and under vehicle

Fail 9 Jun 2018 114,712 miles

Front Suspension system inoperative air suspension (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 110,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 110,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wiper smearing screen

Pass 20 Sep 2016 102,335 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 93,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 80,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 71,263 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 62,182 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,806 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 38,225 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,285 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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NT55 HNW is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NT55 HNW, 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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NT55 HNW is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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