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CS04 CTS

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,559 mi
Last recorded95,559 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS04 CTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 95,559 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 90,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 84,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 78,890 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 75,249 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 75,246 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 71,509 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 65,306 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 55,555 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 45,512 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 38,094 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,180 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 31,460 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 27,967 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,131 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 24,131 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,430 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 13,664 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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CS04 CTS is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 CS04 CTS, 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 CS04 CTS registered?

CS04 CTS is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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