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GR07 YHU

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

209,078 mi
Last recorded209,078 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 YHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 209,078 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 174,836 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 214,734 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 214,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 196,933 miles

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

Nearside front head light slightly discoulerd

BOTH HEAD LIGHTS FLICKERING WHEN TURN ON

Pass 17 Jul 2012 179,283 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 179,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front discs lipped

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 12 Jul 2012 179,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front discs lipped

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 20 Jul 2011 147,993 miles

both front tyres are wearing inner edges

rear brake pads are low

Pass 20 Jul 2010 107,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 66,781 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge!!

Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,177 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 YHU is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YHU, 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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GR07 YHU is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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