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VK56 UEN

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,425 mi
Last recorded170,425 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 UEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 170,425 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 161,721 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Sep 2015 147,410 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 147,409 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 131,255 miles

both front wipers slight smearing

both rear tyres at 1.6 mm

front brake discs heavilly worn / lipped

ns and os sills damaged

nsf wing mirror slight cracked

rear brake discs heavilly worn / lipped

subframe cross member near sump bent

Pass 18 Sep 2013 115,803 miles

advise n/s/f wheel rim has been repaired

Pass 13 Sep 2012 102,211 miles

N/S/MIRROR GLASS WORN/ TINTED

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F WASHER JET POOR

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 102,211 miles

N/S/MIRROR GLASS WORN/ TINTED

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F WASHER JET POOR

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 86,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 86,491 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,163 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 44,886 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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VK56 UEN is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK56 UEN, 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 VK56 UEN registered?

VK56 UEN is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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