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DRZ 5699

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,464 mi
Last recorded82,464 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 5699
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 82,464 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 82,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 81,072 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 81,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour Pink (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 78,563 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 76,342 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 73,270 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 72,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,963 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,291 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,526 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,264 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 14,215 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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DRZ 5699 is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DRZ 5699, 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 DRZ 5699 registered?

DRZ 5699 is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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