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RE06 VMX

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,943 mi
Last recorded195,943 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 VMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 195,943 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 195,472 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 195,318 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 195,318 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 184,934 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 166,843 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 139,332 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

TPMS light on/has fault.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 120,880 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 104,163 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front tyre has a small cut on sidewall

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 19 Apr 2011 104,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front tyre has a small cut on sidewall

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Apr 2010 87,189 miles

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

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 Apr 2009 66,327 miles

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

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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RE06 VMX is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RE06 VMX, 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 RE06 VMX registered?

RE06 VMX is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 11 April 2006.

Is RE06 VMX safe to buy?

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