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YR57 MXX

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,214 mi
Last recorded88,214 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 MXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 88,214 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 81,602 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 76,226 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 69,574 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 69,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 64,328 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 57,582 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 52,642 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 45,998 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 41,085 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 35,020 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 33,281 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 32,253 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 30,529 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 25,948 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 25,944 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 22,436 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 MXX is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YR57 MXX, 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 MXX registered?

YR57 MXX is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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The MOT history for YR57 MXX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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