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RY07 XPW

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

158,331 mi
Last recorded158,331 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY07 XPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 158,331 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rusty (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 146,340 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 146,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 135,576 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 124,130 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 124,130 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all other front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 113,934 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 4 X INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 96,864 miles

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

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 Mar 2018 87,198 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 86,686 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 78,595 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 110,783 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 62,462 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 55,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside rear outer side wall of tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2012 47,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,244 miles

engine undertray fitted restricts view

tyre monitoring light on dash

Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,675 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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RY07 XPW is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RY07 XPW, 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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RY07 XPW is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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