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WR56 GXG

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,569 mi
Last recorded137,569 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 GXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 137,569 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 137,564 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 130,034 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 130,034 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 123,034 miles

n/s side repeater lens broken

n/s/f tyre has worn inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre has worn inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2014 123,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s side repeater lens broken

n/s/f tyre has worn inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre has worn inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2013 113,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 113,797 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front trye worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 107,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 99,716 miles

both rear tyres have cuts in the tread, tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Mar 2010 79,304 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 77,822 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 75,907 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 GXG is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GXG, 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 GXG registered?

WR56 GXG is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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