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OY56 HHS

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,225 mi
Last recorded144,225 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 HHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 144,225 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 135,581 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 135,581 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 194,676 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 112,480 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2017 103,147 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,699 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 85,601 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 78,664 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre has cuts.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,644 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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 70,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 96,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear axle inner drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2011 81,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OY56 HHS is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OY56 HHS, 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 OY56 HHS registered?

OY56 HHS is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for OY56 HHS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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