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PH56 TON

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,411 mi
Last recorded206,411 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH56 TON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 206,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 193,870 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 186,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 171,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 158,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall but not to ply

Pass 7 Jan 2014 141,518 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

osr tyre worn outer edges poor condition

Fail 21 Dec 2013 140,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres worn inner edges

osr tyre worn outer edges poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2012 119,842 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 119,768 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 119,768 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 111,567 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 111,518 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 65,020 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 64,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all 4 tyres on 3mm

nearside front tyre has a deep cut on inside edge

offside front drop link starting to split

wipers smear screen

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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PH56 TON is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PH56 TON, 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 PH56 TON registered?

PH56 TON is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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