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PH53 TON

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,594 mi
Last recorded136,594 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH53 TON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 136,594 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 127,200 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions too clean for machine to detect

Pass 13 Jul 2024 116,839 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 116,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 108,327 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too clean for machine to detect

Pass 9 Jul 2022 101,485 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 92,961 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf and nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255 40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 86,960 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 84,766 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 84,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 82,069 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 79,466 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 79,442 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 73,484 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 70,701 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 70,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 60,934 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 46,804 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 36,150 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,150 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 TON is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TON, 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 TON registered?

PH53 TON is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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