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A2 BTR

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,274 mi
Last recorded84,274 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 BTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 84,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 80,095 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 80,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear to bulkhead. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 74,846 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2021 74,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 74,226 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 70,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 67,174 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 67,129 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 62,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut but not to cords

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Fail 24 Jul 2017 62,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut but not to cords

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 15 Jul 2016 59,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,756 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,173 miles

front wiper blades smearing

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 22 Jul 2014 46,171 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light on

front wiper blades smearing

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2013 37,187 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 29,560 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 22,237 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 22,237 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 19,987 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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A2 BTR is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A2 BTR, 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.

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What year was A2 BTR registered?

A2 BTR is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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