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KA07 XXO

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,752 mi
Last recorded114,752 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA07 XXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 114,752 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 114,167 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 114,166 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 114,049 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 107,307 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

handbrake 16 %

Fail 30 Jan 2018 107,307 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

handbrake 16 %

Pass 21 Feb 2017 103,679 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front, rear most lower arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

both nearside tyres wearing on the edges

Fail 21 Feb 2017 103,679 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both blue (1.1.A.3e)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front, rear most lower arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

both nearside tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 25 Feb 2016 100,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 96,771 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 93,323 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 93,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 93,272 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)

engine management light on

Fail 18 Jul 2013 93,272 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jul 2012 85,987 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 116,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 88,122 miles

all tyres showing wear on inner edges

mil light on

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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KA07 XXO 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 70.6%.

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 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 KA07 XXO, 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 KA07 XXO registered?

KA07 XXO is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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