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GX57 BKY

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,328 mi
Last recorded127,328 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 BKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 127,328 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 111,516 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 93,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 85,543 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 79,961 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 79,960 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 109,470 miles

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 27 Nov 2014 59,297 miles

offside rear brake partially seized

Pass 16 Dec 2013 49,999 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 39,129 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 39,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 32,477 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 21,052 miles

Both rear tyres slightly misshaped

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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GX57 BKY is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GX57 BKY, 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 GX57 BKY registered?

GX57 BKY is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is GX57 BKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX57 BKY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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