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OY57 FOM

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,746 mi
Last recorded187,746 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 FOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 187,746 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2017 187,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2016 174,721 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 174,633 miles

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed tailgate (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 153,503 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 153,503 miles

Registration plate lamp not working 2x N/S (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt. (O/S/R)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 143,339 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 127,598 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 16 May 2012 117,333 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 94,921 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2010 79,628 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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OY57 FOM is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OY57 FOM, 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 OY57 FOM registered?

OY57 FOM is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 17 September 2007.

Is OY57 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY57 FOM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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