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WR56 AHL

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

175,358 mi
Last recorded175,358 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 AHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 175,358 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 174,448 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AND INNER BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 172,054 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 166,240 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 155,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray loose

Pass 30 Mar 2021 145,960 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 138,762 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 138,737 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 119,431 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 103,259 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 99,805 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 94,361 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 94,361 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 82,137 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 82,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 77,409 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 77,408 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 71,271 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 71,271 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 62,535 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 62,243 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 51,467 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 40,523 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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WR56 AHL is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WR56 AHL, 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 WR56 AHL registered?

WR56 AHL is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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