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WJ07 ETU

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

224,107 mi
Last recorded224,107 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 ETU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 224,107 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 206,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 178,698 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 178,143 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 156,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 155,657 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 133,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2013 114,034 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 111,628 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 99,708 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 82,049 miles

near side front tyre starting to get very worn on outside edge badley

Pass 5 Feb 2010 58,882 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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WJ07 ETU is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ07 ETU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ07 ETU registered?

WJ07 ETU is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 7 March 2007.

Is WJ07 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ07 ETU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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