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RF57 YCC

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,082 mi
Last recorded141,082 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 YCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 141,082 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 126,362 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 126,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 122,392 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 118,888 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 116,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 114,154 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 114,132 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 105,009 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 98,383 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 98,383 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 96,556 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 87,903 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F &N/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 79,669 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 68,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,296 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2010 32,930 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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RF57 YCC is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RF57 YCC, 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 RF57 YCC registered?

RF57 YCC is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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