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OY06 NLG

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,559 mi
Last recorded118,559 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 NLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 118,559 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 116,878 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 115,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 114,802 miles

Headlamp light output appears reduced

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning And has reduced light to the rear (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 111,308 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear upper arm inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arm inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 111,308 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear upper arm inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear arm inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 175,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 171,625 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear ROAD WHEEL HAS WELDING REPAIR

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2018 104,069 miles

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 26 Aug 2017 100,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 87,307 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing BOTH SIDE (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 71,571 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 71,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 68,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,473 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,776 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2009 50,327 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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OY06 NLG is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OY06 NLG, 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 OY06 NLG registered?

OY06 NLG is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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