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F8 TON

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,356 mi
Last recorded101,356 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 TON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 101,356 miles

front brake disc inner faces deteriorated

offside front headlamp aim slightly hazy

offside front tyre running off inner edge slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2025 97,144 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 91,439 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 84,301 miles

All 4 tyres slightly cracked

nearside front tyre slightly running off outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2022 77,688 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 72,217 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 66,513 miles

front brake discs lipped on inner faces

front inner brake pads wearing low and close to wear indicator

Pass 22 Jan 2019 58,354 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 49,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 39,313 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 38,451 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 37,519 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 37,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 31,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2013 31,077 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 26,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 22,257 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack through area

Pass 22 Dec 2010 15,678 miles

osf tyre low on 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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F8 TON is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F8 TON, 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 F8 TON registered?

F8 TON is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 December 2007.

Is F8 TON safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 TON shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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