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WM07 YLU

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

195,465 mi
Last recorded195,465 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 195,465 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 185,159 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 163,976 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 136,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 136,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40 r19 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 108,281 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 107,478 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 79,454 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 79,376 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 61,069 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 44,081 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,091 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 20,776 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 YLU 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 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 WM07 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

WM07 YLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 30 July 2007.

Is WM07 YLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM07 YLU 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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