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PJ56 UEF

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,676 mi
Last recorded68,676 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 UEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 68,676 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 68,666 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 64,341 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 63,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 62,094 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 60,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 59,471 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 56,789 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,009 miles

n/s/f inner and outer tyre edges worn low

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,107 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 47,380 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 44,431 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 41,446 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,895 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,575 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 29,709 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 22,957 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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PJ56 UEF is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PJ56 UEF, 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 PJ56 UEF registered?

PJ56 UEF is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is PJ56 UEF safe to buy?

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