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CHJ 397G

2007 Volkswagen Van

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,954 mi
Last recorded65,954 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Van75,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHJ 397G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 65,954 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 65,818 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/f jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,558 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 61,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,799 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,587 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion forming on both outer sills

Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,008 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 49,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 44,381 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,417 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 32,999 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 32,999 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 28,110 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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CHJ 397G is a 2007 Volkswagen Van in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 75,654 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CHJ 397G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CHJ 397G registered?

CHJ 397G is a 2007 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 1 June 2007.

Is CHJ 397G safe to buy?

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