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FL57 XPP

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,222 mi
Last recorded131,222 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 XPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 131,222 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2020 123,197 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes on both arms excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes on both arms excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 123,005 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 106,174 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 105,995 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 102,699 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 87,093 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 73,157 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 70,878 miles

cuts in both front tyrewalls

Pass 3 Jan 2014 66,945 miles

cuts in both front tyrewalls

Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,789 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 55,229 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 46,594 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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FL57 XPP 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 78.6%.

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 FL57 XPP, 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 FL57 XPP registered?

FL57 XPP is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 10 September 2007.

Is FL57 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL57 XPP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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