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DL57 AFN

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,946 mi
Last recorded134,946 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 AFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 134,946 miles

Engine management light on - first used before 1 July 2008

Nearside & Offside mirrors deteriorating

Fail 6 Jan 2022 134,946 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction face mask (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine management light on - first used before 1 July 2008

Nearside & Offside mirrors deteriorating

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 133,475 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 131,738 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 123,154 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly parking brake slight imbalance (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 111,547 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

offside and nearside front inner faces of brake discs badly corroded, and pads wearing low. Sensors fitted.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 162,779 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 10 Jul 2015 150,021 miles

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

offside and nearside lower arm inner bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movemeent

Pass 8 Jul 2014 134,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front lower arm inner bushes worn but not excessively

Pass 10 Jul 2013 118,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 101,143 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,546 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 49,544 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 38,424 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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DL57 AFN is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DL57 AFN, 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 DL57 AFN registered?

DL57 AFN is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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