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YG06 CXU

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,696 mi
Last recorded143,696 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 CXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 143,696 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 134,494 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 125,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Hydraulic leak, but not excessive UNDER WHEEL ARCH (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 125,900 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Hydraulic leak, but not excessive UNDER WHEEL ARCH (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 121,810 miles

Nearside Front WIPER SMEAR

Pass 24 Apr 2019 116,333 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 107,556 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 93,076 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on the outside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,834 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 76,834 miles

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

off side and near front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,046 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,170 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 41,474 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,234 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,767 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,523 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 38,523 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)

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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YG06 CXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YG06 CXU, 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 YG06 CXU registered?

YG06 CXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is YG06 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG06 CXU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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