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PO56 YTF

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,565 mi
Last recorded96,565 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 YTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 96,565 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 95,774 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 92,575 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 91,552 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 88,181 miles

Offside Front washer jet inoperative, still clears windscreen ok

Pass 10 Sep 2021 84,384 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 84,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 83,445 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 82,009 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 79,630 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 75,477 miles

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

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

exposed wiring in boot

power steering pipe union corroded near nsf wheel

Fail 21 Aug 2017 75,475 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exposed wiring in boot

power steering pipe union corroded near nsf wheel

Pass 24 Aug 2016 73,313 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 69,143 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,432 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,044 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 50,646 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 44,671 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,067 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,799 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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PO56 YTF is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PO56 YTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO56 YTF registered?

PO56 YTF is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is PO56 YTF safe to buy?

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