MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
275,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine management light on
cracking to both rear tyres + both on legal limit
engine management light on
n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly weak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
cracking to both rear tyres + both on legal limit
engine management light on
n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly weak
Tyre pressure monitoring system fault light on
both rear tyres perishing
engine management light on
nearside front footbrake has some judder
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Tyre pressure monitoring system fault light on
both rear tyres perishing
engine management light on
nearside front footbrake has some judder
engine management light on
n/s/f anti roll bar linkage bushes worn
windscreen chipped
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
engine management light on
n/s/f anti roll bar linkage bushes worn
windscreen chipped
E.M.L on
Engine management light on.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WN56 HPE is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 WN56 HPE, 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 WN56 HPE registered?
WN56 HPE is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 30 October 2006.
Is WN56 HPE safe to buy?
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