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SD57 FEF

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,178 mi
Last recorded122,178 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 FEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 122,178 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 111,896 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 103,170 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 93,638 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 92,986 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Osr brake disc condition poor

Osr brakes overheated

Fail 11 Mar 2013 82,197 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 81,605 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 81,605 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 81,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

slight whine (bearing ?) during brake test

Pass 22 Jul 2011 71,770 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 71,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,181 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 63,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SD57 FEF is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SD57 FEF, 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 SD57 FEF registered?

SD57 FEF is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is SD57 FEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD57 FEF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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