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SW57 FHK

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,478 mi
Last recorded177,478 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 FHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 177,478 miles

Nearside Rear caliper appears wet but cannot see a leak

Offside 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 26 Jan 2016 168,084 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 158,442 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 151,271 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 148,078 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 143,191 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 143,191 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 117,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 79,531 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear down.

Fail 30 Dec 2011 79,451 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake pads starting to wear down.

Nearside front antiroll bar linkage deteriorated with slight free play.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 57,784 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 FHK is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SW57 FHK, 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 FHK registered?

SW57 FHK is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 13 December 2007.

Is SW57 FHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW57 FHK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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