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RE56 MMX

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,411 mi
Last recorded102,411 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 MMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 102,411 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 102,411 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 102,355 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked inner rim in two places (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside mirror glass broken

engine smoking at idle

Pass 15 Dec 2015 90,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve inner rim appears cracked on repair may be coating cracked (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (disregard fracture over valve bridge )inner rim appears cracked on repair may be coating cracked (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front brake noisy in operation

irregular tyre wear on rear tyres inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2015 90,514 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside front brake binding unable to rotate wheel to inspect bearing,wheel rim or tyre (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve inner rim appears cracked on repair may be coating cracked (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (disregard fracture over valve bridge )inner rim appears cracked on repair may be coating cracked (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front brake noisy in operation

irregular tyre wear on rear tyres inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2015 87,686 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

advise rear screen cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,415 miles

nearside front,offside front and nearside rear wheels have all been repaired (welded).

Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,472 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 64,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 56,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,196 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,180 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 30,910 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,910 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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RE56 MMX is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 RE56 MMX, 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 RE56 MMX registered?

RE56 MMX is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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