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RJ07 FAO

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,079 mi
Last recorded138,079 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 FAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 138,079 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 126,387 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 109,574 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 100,281 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 91,293 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 91,293 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 82,910 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 61,493 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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RJ07 FAO is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RJ07 FAO, 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 RJ07 FAO registered?

RJ07 FAO is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 March 2007.

Is RJ07 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ07 FAO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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