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UIG 5044

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

291,923 mi
Last recorded291,923 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIG 5044
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 291,923 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 280,950 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 272,248 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 165,645 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 155,812 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 148,066 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 138,441 miles

low emmisions

Pass 8 Oct 2015 127,300 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 127,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 118,473 miles

front brake pads getting low & breke disc badly lipped

slight oil leak from o/s/r drive shaft oil seal

Pass 3 Dec 2013 109,767 miles

front inner brake pads looking low

smoke test too low to detect (DPF) passed

unable to check under bonet area 100% due to plastic covers

Fail 3 Dec 2013 109,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front inner brake pads looking low

o/s/r tyre starting to crack & perish 245/45/18 100w xl

smoke test too low to detect (DPF) passed

unable to check under bonet area 100% due to plastic covers

Pass 14 Nov 2012 99,072 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 93,030 miles

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

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

STRONG ADVISE front nearside indicator side repeter lens on the mirrior is damaged and broken all lights working at time of test & secure

Fail 8 Dec 2011 92,594 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

ADVISE rear nearside brake discs slightly scored and lipped offside brake disc scored and lipped

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

STRONG ADVISE front nearside indicator side repeter lens on the mirrior is damaged and broken all lights working at time of test & secure

Pass 9 Dec 2010 71,074 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE LIPEED ON THE EDGES OF THE DISCS

ADVISE REAR OFFSIDE DIFF OIL SEAL IS STARTING TO LEAK SLIGHTLY

ADVISE. BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR LOW ON THE INNER TREAD AREAS AND ALSO OUTER TREAD AREA .(255/45/18Y )

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

STRONG ADVISE. FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE INNER SIDEWALL OF THE TYRE IS STARTING TO SPLIT

STRONG ADVISE. REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK TO BE GETTING LOW , AND ALSO BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES ARE BADLY LIPPED AND WORN

Pass 18 Dec 2009 56,628 miles

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

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

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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UIG 5044 is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UIG 5044, 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 UIG 5044 registered?

UIG 5044 is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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