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RV57 YLL

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,018 mi
Last recorded70,018 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 YLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 70,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Wheel arch - joint corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 69,618 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 63,932 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 62,385 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 62,385 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 58,093 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 55,630 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 53,081 miles

TPMS light on

handbrake warning light staying on

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2019 51,823 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 49,503 miles

moulding bulge in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 5 Dec 2017 46,821 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 45,249 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 45,249 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 42,207 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside Front washer jet getting poor partially blocked

Pass 11 Dec 2014 39,480 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 35,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 27,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 27,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside washer jet blocked and not spraying correctly.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 24,869 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 14 Dec 2010 20,551 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 20,551 miles

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

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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RV57 YLL is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RV57 YLL, 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 RV57 YLL registered?

RV57 YLL is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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