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OV06 AUF

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,972 mi
Last recorded141,972 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 AUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 141,972 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 141,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 126,607 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 126,534 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 111,095 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 97,880 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 97,709 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 89,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 86,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,642 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 82,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 73,318 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 57,815 miles

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

n/s door mirror slight crack

Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,076 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 45,817 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,448 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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OV06 AUF is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OV06 AUF, 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 OV06 AUF registered?

OV06 AUF is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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