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OY57 FRF

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,432 mi
Last recorded161,432 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 FRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 161,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and void of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and void of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2023 156,866 miles

under trays fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 153,222 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 149,607 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2021 149,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 147,457 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 142,161 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 132,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding on slightly

Under trays fitted which does not allow a full inspection of components

handbrake efficiency low

Pass 17 May 2016 124,004 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 113,830 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2014 103,449 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 98,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

only 2 out of 4 no plate lights working

Pass 27 Jun 2012 89,603 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,525 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 47,108 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 47,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FRF is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRF, 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 FRF registered?

OY57 FRF is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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