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YP06 XTZ

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,977 mi
Last recorded171,977 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP06 XTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 171,977 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tested when wet

Under body covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2018 171,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tested when wet

Under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2017 161,332 miles

Emissions trigger point not met

Tested when wet

Under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 149,229 miles

All under body covers fitted

Front Both tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2015 140,573 miles

underbody covers fitted

vehicle tested when wet

Pass 10 Dec 2014 130,231 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 120,744 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 120,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 104,557 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 81,356 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 81,275 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on edge

Pass 7 Jan 2011 53,318 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 41,887 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 29,938 miles

Unable to detect a smoke test reading [to clean]

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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YP06 XTZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YP06 XTZ, 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 YP06 XTZ registered?

YP06 XTZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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The MOT history for YP06 XTZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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