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WU06 GKZ

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

191,106 mi
Last recorded191,106 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 GKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Feb 2016 191,106 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 136,824 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 118,440 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 100,670 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 8,329 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 70,963 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 53,918 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 36,030 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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WU06 GKZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU06 GKZ, 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 WU06 GKZ registered?

WU06 GKZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is WU06 GKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU06 GKZ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU06 GKZ have outstanding finance?

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