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EA07 AYS

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

264,590 mi
Last recorded264,590 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 AYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 264,590 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 261,423 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 158,603 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 158,603 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 154,150 miles

Both door mirrors deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 153,770 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Both door mirrors deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside parking brake sticking

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Apr 2018 139,798 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 127,447 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded on inside face

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

Nearside mirror deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 117,948 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face

Nearside mirror deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 102,671 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 102,671 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2013 88,584 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 79,193 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 65,743 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 56,026 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 56,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,009 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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EA07 AYS is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EA07 AYS, 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 EA07 AYS registered?

EA07 AYS is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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