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GP57 AUX

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,216 mi
Last recorded181,216 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 AUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 181,216 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 181,216 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 170,735 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 162,567 miles

both front tyres worn to 2.5mm

handbrake effort just passed further attention rquired

Pass 28 Nov 2017 156,895 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 149,482 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 12 Nov 2016 149,445 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Air fresheners (8.3.1e)

Air suspension fault warning displayed

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 139,855 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 125,434 miles

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

crack in `B` zone of windscreen but not effecting the drivers view of the road because it is behind the rear view mirror

Fail 31 Oct 2014 125,434 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 111,097 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 111,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 92,751 miles

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

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

SEVERE FRONT TYRE WEAR > SUSPECT ALIGNMENT ISSUES

Pass 4 Nov 2011 76,629 miles

Both rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Oct 2010 60,984 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 60,984 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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GP57 AUX is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GP57 AUX, 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 GP57 AUX registered?

GP57 AUX is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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