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PH57 TON

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,924 mi
Last recorded77,924 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH57 TON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 77,924 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 77,916 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 75,746 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 75,582 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Emissins too high on tickover

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 72,780 miles

Front tyres wearing edges low

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 68,405 miles

emissions too clean to read

Pass 4 Jan 2021 64,068 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 99,040 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 83,653 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2016 75,760 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance door mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 Dec 2015

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance door mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Dec 2014

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

mileage not displayed at time of test

Pass 27 Dec 2013 55,407 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight wear to rear brake discs

Fail 16 Dec 2013 55,383 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 11 Dec 2012 50,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

slight damaged to offside rear beake back plate

Pass 10 Dec 2011 25,006 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 125,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 26 Feb 2009 80,990 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 61,443 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2008 61,226 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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PH57 TON is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PH57 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 PH57 TON registered?

PH57 TON is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is PH57 TON safe to buy?

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