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DL07 KLA

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

183,118 mi
Last recorded183,118 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL07 KLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 183,118 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 180,865 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 176,377 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 276,259 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 168,228 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 168,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre shows a nail

Pass 23 May 2017 161,408 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak rear diff ()

front pads appear thin

osf tyre has edge wear

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

suspension fault illuminated on dash air suspension works correctly

Fail 23 May 2017 161,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak rear diff ()

front pads appear thin

osf tyre has edge wear

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

suspension fault illuminated on dash air suspension works correctly

Pass 10 Mar 2016 144,046 miles

oil leak

plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 113,573 miles

Engine oil leaks

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 12 Aug 2014 97,401 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,728 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,389 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 60,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,308 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 51,297 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 32,936 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres scrubbed on outer edges

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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DL07 KLA is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DL07 KLA, 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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DL07 KLA is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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