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GR07 YHV

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

186,065 mi
Last recorded186,065 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 YHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 186,065 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 165,754 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases UNDER BONNET (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Oct 2023 165,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect POSSIBLE BULB FITTED WRONG (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases UNDER BONNET (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2022 144,990 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 123,795 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 105,692 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 104,162 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 93,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 93,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 83,010 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut on outer sidewall

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 83,010 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cut on outer sidewall

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 119,802 miles

emissions too low to measure

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 3 Jan 2017 119,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions too low to measure

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 29 Dec 2015 69,071 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 110,503 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 103,365 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 96,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 84,763 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,701 miles

front and rear brake discs veary slightly pitted

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 YHV is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GR07 YHV, 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 YHV registered?

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

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