MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
no acceleration detected
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
No acceleration detected
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
No acceleration detected
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
emmisions to clean to test
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight chaffing of front brake hoses
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AB56 BAY is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 AB56 BAY, 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 AB56 BAY registered?
AB56 BAY is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 January 2007.
Is AB56 BAY safe to buy?
The MOT history for AB56 BAY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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