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WM07 FEX

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

12,087 mi
Last recorded12,087 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM07 FEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 12,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 114,154 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 114,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2018 106,015 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 106,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 99,700 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 95,987 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 87,241 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)

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge

nearside front sill jacking point damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2014 80,649 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 72,989 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 72,989 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 67,168 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 67,168 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,585 miles

o/s front tyre has a cut in sidewall not exposing chords

Fail 27 Sep 2011 59,584 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear tyre has uneven wear on inside edge

o/s front tyre has a cut in sidewall not exposing chords

Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,490 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 22,260 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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WM07 FEX is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WM07 FEX, 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 WM07 FEX registered?

WM07 FEX is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 July 2007.

Is WM07 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM07 FEX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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