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VN56 OCS

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

90,271 mi
Last recorded90,271 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton89,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 OCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 90,271 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 81,649 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 79,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 78,121 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 78,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 74,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both axle flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 70,569 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 65,966 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 9 Nov 2016 61,722 miles

n/s rear tyre aged and worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2015 57,741 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 53,362 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,466 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 43,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four tyres show deterioation

n/s front wearing on edge

Pass 10 Nov 2011 38,543 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 33,309 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,182 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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VN56 OCS is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 VN56 OCS, 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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VN56 OCS is a 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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