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Y27 JEL

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

115,581 mi
Last recorded115,581 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 JEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 115,581 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 112,043 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 109,225 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 106,427 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 102,964 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 100,236 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 83,855 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 81,501 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 70,827 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,759 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2014 52,651 miles

front brake discs worn

rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,543 miles

both front tyres nearly on wear bars and worn on edges

engine area oil leak

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Fail 5 Feb 2013 44,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres nearly on wear bars and worn on edges

engine area oil leak

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Pass 29 Feb 2012 36,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 27,778 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 18,422 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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Y27 JEL is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y27 JEL, 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 Y27 JEL registered?

Y27 JEL is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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