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OV56 TFN

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,857 mi
Last recorded125,857 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 TFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 125,857 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 112,376 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 107,281 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,091 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 79,411 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 25 Oct 2012 57,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre wearing on edges

osf tyre wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 23 Oct 2012 57,906 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre wearing on edges

osf tyre wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2011 50,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,090 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 34,975 miles

Wipers are slightly smearing.

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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OV56 TFN is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OV56 TFN, 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 OV56 TFN registered?

OV56 TFN is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is OV56 TFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 TFN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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