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H7 UNE

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,075 mi
Last recorded151,075 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 UNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 151,075 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 148,488 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 148,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 145,965 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 142,247 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 136,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside mirror glass faded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 132,857 miles

nearside mirror glass faded

Fail 11 Feb 2021 132,855 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at nearside front inner wheelarch (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside mirror glass faded

offside washer jet inoperative

Pass 4 Feb 2020 129,801 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 126,960 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 126,960 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 123,486 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 119,301 miles

Rear Both tyres very worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2017 119,290 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Both tyres very worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 116,510 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 105,007 miles

nsr alloy has been welded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 85,699 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,555 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

knock from front end no excessive free play found

Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,998 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,782 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 27,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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H7 UNE is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H7 UNE, 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 H7 UNE registered?

H7 UNE is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 3 December 2007.

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