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DS57 YSM

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,900 mi
Last recorded169,900 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 YSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2024 169,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged under wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 164,319 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded under near side wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 159,711 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 155,522 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 151,971 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 146,716 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 142,898 miles

Both front tyres worn oninner edges very bad

Pass 15 Aug 2016 138,253 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 107,896 miles

All four upper front arm inner bushes covered in oil

Engine management light on

Front number plate in poor condition

N/S dip beam flashes occasionally

O/S/F wheel has had a welded repair to the inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 82,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emmisions too clean to measure

Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,043 miles

both front anti-roll bar links worn

Pass 26 Jun 2012 13,265 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 18,037 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 14,699 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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DS57 YSM is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DS57 YSM, 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 DS57 YSM registered?

DS57 YSM is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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