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OV55 UTB

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

190,666 mi
Last recorded190,666 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 UTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2018 190,666 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 183,208 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 176,949 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 168,982 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 155,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Aug 2013 147,763 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 137,795 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 131,035 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2010 124,187 miles

Different size wheels & tyres front to back

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 111,122 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 93,900 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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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OV55 UTB is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OV55 UTB, 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 OV55 UTB registered?

OV55 UTB is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 7 February 2006.

Is OV55 UTB safe to buy?

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