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PF55 UOD

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

198,323 mi
Last recorded198,323 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 UOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 198,323 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under side corroded

Under side covered in mud

Winter snow tyres fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2025 176,982 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 170,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 154,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Pass 16 Dec 2021 151,035 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 147,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS Light on

Pass 10 Dec 2019 143,881 miles

tpms warning light on but as before specific dvsa stated fail date is only pass and advise

Pass 7 Jan 2019 134,726 miles

TPMS WARNING LIGHT ON = DUE TO AGE NOT FAILABLE ITEM

Fail 28 Dec 2018 134,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

TPMS WARNING LIGHT ON = DUE TO AGE NOT FAILABLE ITEM

Pass 21 Dec 2017 124,047 miles

Engine cover, undertray & underbody covers fitted.

Pass 13 Dec 2016 111,541 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 102,408 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 91,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slightly won on outside edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Dec 2013 83,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 74,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Dec 2011 62,869 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 47,657 miles

NOTE.. Under body engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,088 miles

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

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

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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PF55 UOD is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc 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 PF55 UOD, 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 PF55 UOD registered?

PF55 UOD is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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