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OV06 HXK

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,791 mi
Last recorded145,791 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 HXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 145,791 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 139,720 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 139,689 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 130,790 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 130,790 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 119,250 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 101,621 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 101,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 90,475 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 87,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 87,870 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 81,060 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 80,452 miles

Some corrosion on all discs.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 76,934 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 76,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,379 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 55,896 miles

emmission reading at zero unable to obtain reading for printout

Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,909 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 HXK is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV06 HXK registered?

OV06 HXK is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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