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HJ57 XAZ

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,193 mi
Last recorded111,193 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 XAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 111,193 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 104,936 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 98,290 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner pin/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 90,291 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 86,977 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 79,355 miles

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2018 73,199 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 73,176 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 62,489 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 62,373 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked INNER RIM (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,613 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,820 miles

sidewall damage n/side front tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2014 31,668 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 26,890 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 24,134 miles

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)

headlamp aim too far to the right.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 19,256 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake disc slightly scored.

Pass 11 Dec 2010 15,107 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 15,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly scored, worn, and pitted.

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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HJ57 XAZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,697cc 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 HJ57 XAZ, 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 HJ57 XAZ registered?

HJ57 XAZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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