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YT56 KLK

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,939 mi
Last recorded117,939 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 KLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 117,939 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted signs of corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 11 Oct 2024 104,987 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 100,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 91,062 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 89,279 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 235 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine management light illuminated

Fail 22 Oct 2021 89,194 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Differential leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 76,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 40 19 100Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 40 19 100Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 76,183 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 40 19 100Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 40 19 100Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 62,020 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 52,066 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 45,696 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 40,147 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 34,030 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 31,992 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 27,054 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 22,808 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 20,035 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 16,804 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 13,117 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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YT56 KLK is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YT56 KLK, 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 YT56 KLK registered?

YT56 KLK is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YT56 KLK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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