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OY07 ZHV

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,753 mi
Last recorded94,753 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY07 ZHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 94,753 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 93,273 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 92,375 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 92,375 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 90,150 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 90,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 87,696 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 87,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2020 83,366 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 76,436 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 66,687 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 60,221 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,116 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Oil Leak

Pass 19 May 2015 48,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 39,640 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 31,798 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 27,235 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 26,443 miles

high level brake lamp. small section inop

Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,600 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 18,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OY07 ZHV is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY07 ZHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY07 ZHV registered?

OY07 ZHV is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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