MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
240,190 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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
Front Suspension system inoperative air suspension (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
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)
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was NT55 HNW registered?
NT55 HNW is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 7 February 2006.
Is NT55 HNW safe to buy?
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