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OY57 FPP

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

192,937 mi
Last recorded192,937 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 FPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 192,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 1 Nov 2024 189,572 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 185,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside rear ABS sensor bolt missing

Fail 4 Oct 2023 185,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside rear ABS sensor bolt missing

Pass 4 Nov 2022 183,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 181,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust gas leak from O/S Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 181,185 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust gas leak from O/S Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 179,196 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 168,977 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 161,024 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 253,830 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 253,825 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 154,495 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 149,796 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 146,500 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 141,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 118,222 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 118,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 94,629 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 94,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 72,923 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 FPP is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver 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 OY57 FPP, 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 FPP registered?

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

Is OY57 FPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY57 FPP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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