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YF56 ERK

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,044 mi
Last recorded100,044 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 ERK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 100,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all under trays and covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2024 94,437 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 85,804 miles

Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 85,804 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 84,972 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 82,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre nail in tread ..rear tyres cracking/splitting

Pass 9 May 2019 77,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 71,724 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,112 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

spare wheel missing

wipers smearing

Fail 20 Apr 2017 67,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

spare wheel missing

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,178 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,915 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear screen cracked.

Fail 4 Mar 2015 53,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear screen cracked.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 46,795 miles

near/side front tyre damage outer wall

Pass 12 Nov 2012 41,567 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 36,684 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 36,683 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,612 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,775 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 23,775 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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YF56 ERK is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF56 ERK, 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 YF56 ERK registered?

YF56 ERK is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is YF56 ERK safe to buy?

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