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PH53 EON

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Maroon Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,157 mi
Last recorded111,157 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH53 EON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 111,157 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 105,257 miles

ADVISE TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM HAS BEEN TURNED OFF

ADVISE WHEN CARRYING OUT BRAKE TEST NON OF THE BRAKES INCLUDED THE HANDBRAKE LOCKED OUT BUT PASSED THE BRAKE TEST RESULTS

BULB WARNING LIGHT ON DASH BUT ALL LIGHTS LOOK TO BE WORKING OK

Pass 1 Nov 2022 103,161 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System fault message on dash.

Pass 3 Nov 2021 101,012 miles

Front Front registration plate damaged but still readable

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 97,846 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 97,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 95,722 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 95,719 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 94,740 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 94,717 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 91,837 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 86,909 miles

front tyres low on both edges

Pass 30 Sep 2015 80,748 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 75,144 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 73,793 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2011 60,104 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)

advise rear brake pads low advise front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,826 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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 50,826 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/S/R inner brake/sidelight inop

Fail 6 Nov 2009 45,008 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

advise n/s/f brake sticking slighty advise o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,727 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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PH53 EON is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Maroon with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PH53 EON, 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 PH53 EON registered?

PH53 EON is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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