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GR07 HTE

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

172,003 mi
Last recorded172,003 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 HTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 172,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 163,465 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2023 159,061 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 146,898 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 134,403 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 119,607 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 105,971 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 96,792 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 149,844 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 92,493 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 90,048 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 82,452 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 77,095 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,835 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,430 miles

rear brake pads half worn.

Fail 17 Jun 2011 66,430 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads half worn.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 45,075 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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GR07 HTE is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 GR07 HTE, 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 GR07 HTE registered?

GR07 HTE is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 26 June 2007.

Is GR07 HTE safe to buy?

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