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WN56 HPE

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

275,399 mi
Last recorded275,399 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 HPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 275,399 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 252,104 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 144,365 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 137,211 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Oct 2016 129,608 miles

cracking to both rear tyres + both on legal limit

engine management light on

n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

Fail 25 Oct 2016 129,608 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 120,748 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system fault light on

both rear tyres perishing

engine management light on

nearside front footbrake has some judder

Fail 20 Oct 2015 120,673 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 107,655 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f anti roll bar linkage bushes worn

windscreen chipped

Fail 28 Oct 2014 107,458 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 99,654 miles

E.M.L on

Pass 18 Oct 2012 91,032 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 79,232 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 63,665 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,343 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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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.

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