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CE57 MKK

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

224,398 mi
Last recorded224,398 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 MKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 224,398 miles

Emissions clean.

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inside the large rubber boot on the steering rack. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

The engine light is on the instrument display.

Pass 3 Nov 2023 211,147 miles

Clean emissions

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Unable to test rear seat belts as rear seats full with objects

Fail 20 Oct 2023 210,763 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clean emissions

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Unable to test rear seat belts as rear seats full with objects

Pass 21 Oct 2022 194,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

eml light on

Fail 17 Oct 2022 193,979 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

eml light on

Pass 10 Sep 2021 180,251 miles

engine light on , o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge, n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2020 173,128 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 163,790 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 143,528 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 140,075 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 123,446 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 104,397 miles

emissions to clean for a reading

Pass 7 Oct 2015 94,568 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 84,859 miles

engine management light on

Fail 26 Sep 2014 84,859 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,205 miles

engine management light on

Pass 27 Sep 2012 64,732 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,366 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 41,454 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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CE57 MKK is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CE57 MKK, 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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CE57 MKK is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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