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YE57 VMJ

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,652 mi
Last recorded130,652 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 VMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 130,652 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 123,372 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 113,644 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 113,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 106,086 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 95,271 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 83,084 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 83,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,740 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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YE57 VMJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 3,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YE57 VMJ, 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 YE57 VMJ registered?

YE57 VMJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 17 November 2007.

Is YE57 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE57 VMJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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