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YY55 RKV

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,866 mi
Last recorded61,866 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 RKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2013 61,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 60,952 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front disc's worn/lipped.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 55,305 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 40,654 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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YY55 RKV is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YY55 RKV, 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 YY55 RKV registered?

YY55 RKV is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 5 January 2006.

Is YY55 RKV safe to buy?

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