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YN56 UPO

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,679 mi
Last recorded121,679 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 UPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 121,679 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 120,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 118,944 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 114,833 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 111,115 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 108,603 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 100,673 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 96,697 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 91,627 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,118 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 80,893 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 73,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,862 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,652 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,472 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,462 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,410 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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YN56 UPO is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 YN56 UPO, 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 YN56 UPO registered?

YN56 UPO is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is YN56 UPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN56 UPO shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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