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YD57 WPA

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

198,160 mi
Last recorded198,160 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 WPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 198,160 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 193,979 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 181,280 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 170,410 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front tyres wearing shoulders low

front wipers smearing slightly

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f lower rear arm, bush has leaked its oil

Pass 17 Sep 2014 151,753 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Sep 2013 132,806 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine EML light on dash

nsr parking brake cable has rubbed through protective rubber outer. metal inner cable is ok

osr parking brake cable has rubbed through protective rubber outer. metal inner cable is ok

Fail 3 Sep 2013 132,806 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine EML light on dash

nsr parking brake cable has rubbed through protective rubber outer. metal inner cable is ok

osr parking brake cable has rubbed through protective rubber outer. metal inner cable is ok

Pass 17 Aug 2012 109,434 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 88,229 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 67,914 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)

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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YD57 WPA is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YD57 WPA, 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 YD57 WPA registered?

YD57 WPA is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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