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YR06 KRK

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,394 mi
Last recorded165,394 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 KRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 165,394 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 165,394 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

parking brake light stays illuminated

Pass 28 Jan 2017 150,908 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 134,990 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 121,949 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 107,581 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 107,581 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 96,575 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 86,098 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 74,144 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2009 44,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres showing sighns of wear on inner edges

Fail 9 Mar 2009 44,496 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre has exsses wear on inner edge not showing cords

rear tyres showing sighns of wear on inner edges

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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YR06 KRK is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YR06 KRK, 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 YR06 KRK registered?

YR06 KRK is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is YR06 KRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR06 KRK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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