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YY07 HLP

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,110 mi
Last recorded133,110 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 HLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 133,110 miles

o/s/f tyre tread outer edge worn bald

Pass 27 Feb 2015 129,184 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 113,070 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 95,599 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 95,566 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,241 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 88,258 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 141,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 85,613 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 69,244 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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YY07 HLP is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY07 HLP, 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 YY07 HLP registered?

YY07 HLP is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 12 May 2007.

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