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VO56 LBX

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,651 mi
Last recorded175,651 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 LBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 175,651 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 173,599 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 173,599 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 173,859 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre has small rip in the sidewall, not exposing cords or structure..

Pass 30 Aug 2012 157,528 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 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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 131,972 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 101,642 miles

NO SMOKE DETECTED ON SMOKE TEST

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 69,720 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 69,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VO56 LBX is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO56 LBX, 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 VO56 LBX registered?

VO56 LBX is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is VO56 LBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO56 LBX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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