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BN07 VPW

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,572 mi
Last recorded77,572 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 VPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 77,572 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 77,572 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 70,316 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,049 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 60,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Mar 2012 60,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,102 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,723 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 34,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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BN07 VPW is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BN07 VPW, 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

How do I check the history of BN07 VPW?

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What year was BN07 VPW registered?

BN07 VPW is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 19 March 2007.

Is BN07 VPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN07 VPW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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