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P29 OTT

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Green Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,635 mi
Last recorded134,635 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 OTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 134,635 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 121,441 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 113,760 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 111,275 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 106,454 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 106,454 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 94,170 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 94,169 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 81,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn bad on inner edge

front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 1 Jul 2013 67,321 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 51,676 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 35,806 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 May 2011 57,619 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2010 27,426 miles

ESP warning light on. bodywork has various dents, marks & scratches

Pass 14 May 2009 21,494 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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P29 OTT is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Green with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P29 OTT, 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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P29 OTT is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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