2006 Volkswagen Phaeton 3.2L Petrol · AJ55 SHV
2006 Volkswagen Phaeton (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 162,750 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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AJ55 SHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 162,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ55 SHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton (AJ55 SHV) between October 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged handbrake cable has been rubbing on brake pipe and severley worn it (1.1.11”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged handbrake cable has been rubbing on brake pipe and severely worn it (1.1.11”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
AJ55 SHV Mileage History
- 02/10/2023144,235 mi
- 02/10/2023144,235 mi
- 11/10/2024153,475 mi+9,240 mi
- 04/03/2026162,696 mi+9,221 mi
- 19/03/2026162,750 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 7,522 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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