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OV56 USY

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,302 mi
Last recorded97,302 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 USY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 97,302 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 97,302 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 96,693 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 96,691 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

wiper blades end split

Pass 4 May 2017 95,451 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 93,598 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 89,018 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,782 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,653 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,993 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,661 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 49,661 miles

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

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

crack o/s/r light lens

front fog lamp missing

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,825 miles

Nearside 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 18 Dec 2009 38,074 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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OV56 USY is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV56 USY, 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 USY registered?

OV56 USY is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is OV56 USY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 USY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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