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W33 TTL

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

228,662 mi
Last recorded228,662 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW33 TTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 228,662 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2017 228,661 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2016 219,367 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 219,153 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 219,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 212,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 202,724 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 202,723 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 202,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 187,568 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)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 15 Sep 2011 166,713 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 166,316 miles

Offside 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.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2010 142,225 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 142,225 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 111,875 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 95,665 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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W33 TTL is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W33 TTL, 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 W33 TTL registered?

W33 TTL is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 13 January 2006.

Is W33 TTL safe to buy?

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