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FL07 WZO

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

192,842 mi
Last recorded192,842 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 WZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 192,842 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 190,464 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 188,430 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 184,891 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 184,884 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 296,795 miles

EML light & heater plug light on during test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 296,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML light & heater plug light on during test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 174,523 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2016 174,523 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 161,486 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 161,300 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 135,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 135,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 120,312 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 102,093 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 102,093 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 101,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 84,214 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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FL07 WZO is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FL07 WZO, 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 FL07 WZO registered?

FL07 WZO is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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