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YR57 EWX

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,463 mi
Last recorded94,463 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 EWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 94,463 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 94,457 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 73,726 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

vehicle fitted with under trays restricting some of the testers checks

Fail 3 Dec 2015 73,726 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

vehicle fitted with under trays restricting some of the testers checks

Fail 14 Feb 2014 43,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 43,743 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 29,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 20,454 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,917 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 15,365 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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YR57 EWX is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR57 EWX, 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 YR57 EWX registered?

YR57 EWX is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 10 September 2007.

Is YR57 EWX safe to buy?

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