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398 ADL

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,701 mi
Last recorded50,701 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration398 ADL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 50,701 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 49,354 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 48,028 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure inner (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 46,892 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 45,711 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 44,876 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 43,327 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 42,381 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 39,366 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 37,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced image faint (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 34,725 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 32,171 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 30,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2012 28,038 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,809 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 18,680 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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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398 ADL is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 90,560 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 398 ADL, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 398 ADL registered?

398 ADL is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 10 October 2007.

Is 398 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 398 ADL shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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