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OY56 XHU

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,025 mi
Last recorded97,025 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 XHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2025 97,025 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 96,336 miles

Oil leak Engine Area. ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,301 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 132,619 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 122,904 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 20 Mar 2013 107,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre tread on legal limit

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 90,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,344 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,499 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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OY56 XHU is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XHU, 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 XHU registered?

OY56 XHU is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is OY56 XHU safe to buy?

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