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YR56 UDZ

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,107 mi
Last recorded182,107 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 UDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 182,107 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 182,097 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 167,479 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 167,479 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 143,243 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2012 117,462 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 90,719 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 70,739 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,720 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing..

rear brake discs lipped..

rear brake pads on or around 3mm..

stone chip on windscreen..

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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YR56 UDZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR56 UDZ, 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 YR56 UDZ registered?

YR56 UDZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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