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CU57 OJS

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,213 mi
Last recorded137,213 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 OJS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 137,213 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 137,213 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 126,612 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 118,433 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 114,223 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 104,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 102,620 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 99,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 90,372 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 90,372 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,250 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 74,571 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 66,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,026 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,618 miles

inner edgewear on front tyres

Fail 8 Mar 2013 51,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

inner edgewear on front tyres

Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,322 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 38,753 miles

Inner edge wear on front tyres

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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CU57 OJS is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU57 OJS, 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 CU57 OJS registered?

CU57 OJS is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is CU57 OJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU57 OJS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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