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T18 FAC

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,366 mi
Last recorded136,366 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 FAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 136,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 131,081 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 124,299 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 118,412 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 110,461 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 103,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 98,612 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 91,112 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 90,971 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 90,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 88,577 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres treads wearing smooth on inner and outer edges

treads wearing low both rear tyres

Pass 29 May 2014 49,078 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 49,074 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 May 2013 38,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 10,829 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2010 8,513 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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T18 FAC 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 T18 FAC, 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 T18 FAC registered?

T18 FAC is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 July 2007.

Is T18 FAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T18 FAC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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