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WG07 YKW

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,925 mi
Last recorded86,925 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG07 YKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 86,925 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Zero emissions

Pass 6 Sep 2018 84,437 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 80,728 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 80,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,557 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,570 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 58,798 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 50,771 miles

emissions too clean for test equipement to read

Fail 11 Sep 2013 50,529 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 41,343 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 41,334 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,547 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,036 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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WG07 YKW is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WG07 YKW, 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 WG07 YKW registered?

WG07 YKW is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 23 July 2007.

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The MOT history for WG07 YKW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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