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PL57 AOY

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,225 mi
Last recorded170,225 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 AOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 170,225 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 11 Dec 2014 170,225 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 143,300 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 129,832 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 110,794 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 110,659 miles

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded

offside front tyre bald on edges only just passed test

Pass 11 Jan 2011 77,081 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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PL57 AOY is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PL57 AOY, 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 PL57 AOY registered?

PL57 AOY is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is PL57 AOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL57 AOY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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