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FM07 XAZ

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

297,292 mi
Last recorded297,292 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 XAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 297,292 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four of vehicles (due to a long period of standing) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles metal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 297,290 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 182,987 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 166,612 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 166,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2017 155,037 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 142,008 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 129,044 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in N/S/R tyre.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 113,931 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 95,526 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,374 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,487 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 45,487 miles

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

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

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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FM07 XAZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc 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 FM07 XAZ, 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 FM07 XAZ registered?

FM07 XAZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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