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SW57 BCO

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,859 mi
Last recorded163,859 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 BCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 163,859 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 163,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 148,108 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 132,671 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 132,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 95,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 62,026 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 62,026 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,913 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 7,522 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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SW57 BCO is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW57 BCO, 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 SW57 BCO registered?

SW57 BCO is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is SW57 BCO safe to buy?

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