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YB56 CVG

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,073 mi
Last recorded186,073 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 CVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 186,073 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 186,073 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 184,664 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 174,233 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 170,634 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge 235 55 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 158,777 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 144,186 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 134,105 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 127,471 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 126,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 122,319 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 122,317 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 18 Oct 2013 109,615 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 83,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 83,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,414 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 54,414 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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YB56 CVG is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YB56 CVG, 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 YB56 CVG registered?

YB56 CVG is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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