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V10 ARN

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

45,918 mi
Last recorded45,918 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 ARN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 45,918 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped(pads on 10mm) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass and side repeater (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper control arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2024 44,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 42,878 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 41,466 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 39,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 38,883 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 37,525 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 35,718 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 35,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 33,520 miles

Front and rear tyres edge wear

Pass 6 Oct 2016 31,070 miles

front & rear tyres edge wear

Pass 8 Oct 2015 28,667 miles

Rear tyres edge wear

Pass 9 Oct 2014 26,719 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 24,208 miles

parking brake just met requirement 17%

Pass 16 Oct 2012 21,895 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2011 18,885 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 15,389 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 12,370 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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V10 ARN is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V10 ARN, 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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V10 ARN is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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