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OE55 VAD

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,968 mi
Last recorded139,968 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 VAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2026 139,968 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 223,307 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 223,307 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 127,315 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 127,315 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 124,007 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 124,007 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 107,831 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 98,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 96,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 89,783 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 82,316 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 75,673 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,603 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 60,158 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,303 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,170 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 34,650 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,817 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 22,727 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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OE55 VAD is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OE55 VAD, 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 OE55 VAD registered?

OE55 VAD is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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