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AD56 ONZ

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

204,118 mi
Last recorded204,118 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 ONZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 204,118 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 203,587 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 192,533 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 171,664 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 152,583 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 142,390 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 136,905 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc worn advise replacement (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc rear worn advice replacement (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 136,797 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc worn advise replacement (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc rear worn advice replacement (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 132,259 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 127,575 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 120,468 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 114,680 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)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 96,677 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 82,122 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 82,122 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,342 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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AD56 ONZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AD56 ONZ, 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 AD56 ONZ registered?

AD56 ONZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 18 January 2007.

Is AD56 ONZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD56 ONZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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