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GJ57 VOT

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

148,842 mi
Last recorded148,842 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 VOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 148,842 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 132,563 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 120,977 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 115,377 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 102,303 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 96,266 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 87,718 miles

advise handbrake only just reached efficiency

Fail 23 Sep 2016 87,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 275/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

advise handbrake only just reached efficiency

Pass 5 Oct 2015 76,407 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,379 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 48,657 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,380 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,487 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Oct 2010 37,990 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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GJ57 VOT is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GJ57 VOT, 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 GJ57 VOT registered?

GJ57 VOT is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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The MOT history for GJ57 VOT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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