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LM07 MLF

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,929 mi
Last recorded149,929 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM07 MLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 149,929 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 138,688 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 138,686 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 134,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Oct 2020 134,207 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Oct 2019 122,587 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 113,098 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2017 108,369 miles

Nearside headlamp beam pattern slightly poor

under body covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2017 108,337 miles

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

Nearside headlamp beam pattern slightly poor

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 101,878 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

under body covers fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2016 101,878 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)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 96,249 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 89,773 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

offside rear tyre tread cracking and cut in side wall

Pass 8 Jul 2013 75,335 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,037 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,273 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 27,972 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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LM07 MLF is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LM07 MLF, 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 LM07 MLF registered?

LM07 MLF is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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