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OE55 WPW

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,204 mi
Last recorded140,204 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 WPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 140,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 140,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dull (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 139,723 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hoses corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 139,137 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 135,628 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 135,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020 132,412 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 132,410 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 210,481 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 205,311 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 205,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play front arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing front arm inner mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 201,298 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass deteriorating

Fail 5 Apr 2017 201,287 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front link rods (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2016 122,461 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 114,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 119,435 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 118,066 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 113,579 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 110,673 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 92,122 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 59,275 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 43,435 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 WPW is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WPW, 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 WPW registered?

OE55 WPW is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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