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HF56 CLJ

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Maroon Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

243,887 mi
Last recorded243,887 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 CLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 243,887 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 229,437 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 127,119 miles

Both front brake discs wearing thin

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 124,014 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Jul 2019 118,223 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Jul 2018 109,411 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Jul 2017 103,372 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Jul 2016 94,931 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 86,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 79,750 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 72,861 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 72,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 65,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Stud snapped off from catalyst joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 51,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf tyre worn on edges

Fail 30 Jul 2010 51,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,744 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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HF56 CLJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Maroon with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HF56 CLJ, 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 HF56 CLJ registered?

HF56 CLJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 15 January 2007.

Is HF56 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF56 CLJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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