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OE06 MKP

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

385,372 mi
Last recorded385,372 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 MKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 385,372 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 368,919 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 352,282 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 335,328 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 314,402 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 314,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2017 293,160 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 175,723 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 163,856 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 150,189 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 150,179 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 223,680 miles

Handbrake pedal not returning to stop

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside side repeater cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2014 223,680 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Handbrake pedal not returning to stop

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside side repeater cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2013 207,751 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 28 May 2012 192,270 miles

Child Seat Fitted to Centre Rear Seat Preventing Full Inspection of Seat Belt

Dash Set to km

Pass 13 Jun 2011 175,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2010 151,585 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,205 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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OE06 MKP is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE06 MKP, 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 OE06 MKP registered?

OE06 MKP is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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