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W12 VWL

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,920 mi
Last recorded102,920 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 VWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2025 102,920 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 96,817 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 91,077 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 89,576 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 89,513 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 87,627 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 82,724 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

trims fitted in engine bay full inspection not possible

Pass 31 Aug 2017 79,805 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine / gearbox area

Pass 10 Aug 2016 73,280 miles

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

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

nearside wiper starting to smear

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,770 miles

Front both antiroll bar drop link bushes worn but working as intended

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 58,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 13 Aug 2013 50,346 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush 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 29 Jun 2011 32,940 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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W12 VWL is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W12 VWL, 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 W12 VWL registered?

W12 VWL is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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