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AJ07 FFE

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,048 mi
Last recorded188,048 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 FFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 188,048 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 181,623 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 179,558 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 175,509 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 169,738 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise further investigation (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all front suspension upper arm inner bushes worn

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 19 Feb 2020 169,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner exposing cord and wire (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner exposing cord and wire (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise further investigation (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all front suspension upper arm inner bushes worn

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 4 Feb 2019 161,757 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 161,651 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 246,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 144,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases chuffing noise in engine area (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 144,006 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases chuffing noise in engine area (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 132,904 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 113,217 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 111,331 miles

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

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

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

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

aux passenger door mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2013 90,839 miles

Play in anti roll bar drop links

Rear discs lipped

Fail 6 Aug 2013 90,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Play in anti roll bar drop links

Rear discs lipped

Pass 22 Aug 2012 68,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine warning lamp lit

Fail 10 Aug 2012 68,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine warning lamp lit

Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,705 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 37,292 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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AJ07 FFE 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 75%.

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 AJ07 FFE, 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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AJ07 FFE is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 April 2007.

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