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AD07 ZBO

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,678 mi
Last recorded83,678 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 ZBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 83,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

limited underbody inspection due to undershields

Fail 15 Sep 2025 83,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spot due to seperation (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

limited underbody inspection due to undershields

Pass 17 Sep 2024 79,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Reverse light inop

limited underbody inspection due to undershields

Pass 13 Sep 2023 72,907 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 70,280 miles

underbody covers fitted.

Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn need new tyre very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 65,596 miles

nearside registration plate light dim

offside front both upper suspension arm bush deteriorating

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Nov 2020 65,545 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front upper leading suspension arm bush split

nearside registration plate light dim

offside front both upper suspension arm bush deteriorating

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2019 63,486 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Reverse light not working

Fail 2 Nov 2019 63,486 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 6 Aug 2018 60,476 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 53,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 53,884 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 45,867 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 6 Sep 2016 45,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 39,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm(inner) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 36,635 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2013 30,844 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres are perished and cack

n/s front mirror glass is poor

Pass 29 Jul 2011 21,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 13,447 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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AD07 ZBO is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AD07 ZBO, 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 AD07 ZBO registered?

AD07 ZBO is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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