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J1 HWF

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

175,426 mi
Last recorded175,426 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 HWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 175,426 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 171,245 miles

spare tyre has had a puncture repair but next to sidewall

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 26 Jan 2021 165,771 miles

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 13 Jan 2020 159,733 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 145,781 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 129,675 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 129,675 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 111,044 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 92,763 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 74,049 miles

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/ inner stoplight not working outer stoplight working o.k

Pass 21 Jan 2014 56,558 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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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J1 HWF is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 77,350 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 J1 HWF, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J1 HWF registered?

J1 HWF is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 February 2011.

Is J1 HWF safe to buy?

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