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RK07 OFE

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,795 mi
Last recorded142,795 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 OFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 142,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 142,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 140,709 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 140,690 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 136,760 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 136,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 127,651 miles

Offside Front Brake pad crumbling/deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2019 127,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Above 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad crumbling/deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2018 122,942 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 7 Apr 2017 113,466 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 107,866 miles

front wipers smear

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 6 Apr 2016 107,865 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front wipers smear

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 9 Apr 2015 96,065 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 96,065 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,839 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 69,564 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 52,719 miles

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

n/s door mirror indicator broken but still working

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge [bold]

Fail 17 Mar 2012 52,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

n/s door mirror indicator broken but still working

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge [bold]

Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,939 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 31,775 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)

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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RK07 OFE is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RK07 OFE, 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 RK07 OFE registered?

RK07 OFE is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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