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YM07 BGX

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

341,139 mi
Last recorded341,139 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM07 BGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 341,139 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 203,972 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 200,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 200,635 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 197,549 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drivers Mirror Slightly Deteriorated/Discoloured

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 192,337 miles

Drivers Mirror Slightly Deteriorated/Discoloured

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Uneven

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 192,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers Mirror Slightly Deteriorated/Discoloured

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Uneven

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 188,949 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing Inner Edge

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 176,778 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 165,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 151,064 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 142,900 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light is on

Pass 30 Jan 2013 131,734 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 131,734 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 128,624 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 121,251 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 115,709 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 102,035 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 76,664 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 46,018 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 8,494 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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YM07 BGX is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YM07 BGX, 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 YM07 BGX registered?

YM07 BGX is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 26 July 2007.

Is YM07 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM07 BGX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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