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YG55 TPR

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

182,600 mi
Last recorded182,600 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 TPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 182,600 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 182,592 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

nail in near side front tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2012 101,349 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 87,138 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 76,726 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,797 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 41,849 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 41,842 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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YG55 TPR is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YG55 TPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG55 TPR registered?

YG55 TPR is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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The MOT history for YG55 TPR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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