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PF57 BHD

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,321 mi
Last recorded169,321 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 BHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 169,321 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 160,122 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 154,655 miles

all discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Apr 2015 148,648 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 129,608 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 129,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 111,524 miles

front number plate slightly tarnished

offside and nearside front brake pads getting low

offside and nearside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,630 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,634 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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PF57 BHD is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PF57 BHD, 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 PF57 BHD registered?

PF57 BHD is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 6 December 2007.

Is PF57 BHD safe to buy?

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