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OV56 UTB

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

202,102 mi
Last recorded202,102 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 UTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 202,102 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 191,598 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 185,126 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 182,100 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 180,140 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 179,852 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 173,094 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 165,697 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jan 2018 153,201 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 142,684 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 142,684 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 129,065 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 114,034 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 100,384 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 86,746 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 30 Jan 2012 68,328 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 46,311 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,130 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 UTB is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 OV56 UTB registered?

OV56 UTB is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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