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VN56 ZFR

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,948 mi
Last recorded149,948 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 ZFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 149,948 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 221,867 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

front bumper damaged and covered up with tape

Pass 16 Jan 2020 131,013 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 131,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 125,500 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 115,654 miles

1 number plate light inoperative

both headlight patterns slightly weak

Pass 7 Jan 2017 109,180 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 100,497 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 93,920 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 86,047 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 77,482 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 77,482 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 57,627 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,459 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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VN56 ZFR is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VN56 ZFR, 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 VN56 ZFR registered?

VN56 ZFR is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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