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WM07 FFD

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,872 mi
Last recorded125,872 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM07 FFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 125,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 125,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour Flickering (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 116,947 miles

Central exhaust corroded

EML on

Front tyres worn on edges slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 116,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.mm 255/40Y19 XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.mm 255/40Y19 XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.mm 255/40Y19 XL (4.1.E.1)

Central exhaust corroded

EML on

Front tyres worn on edges slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 108,416 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 101,717 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 85,953 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 68,580 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 May 2012 55,151 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 55,148 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 44,985 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 44,985 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 35,995 miles

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

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 FFD is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FFD, 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 FFD registered?

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

Is WM07 FFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM07 FFD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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