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J1 OLO

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,469 mi
Last recorded78,469 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 78,469 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 76,439 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in area "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 73,770 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 73,756 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 72,006 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 69,628 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 69,626 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 63,280 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 53,998 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 38,606 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 31,300 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 74,717 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 24,672 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 19,577 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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J1 OLO is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OLO, 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 OLO registered?

J1 OLO is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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