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J44 GTM

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,076 mi
Last recorded147,076 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 GTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 147,076 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 143,104 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front factory fitted engine and floor covers

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back inner arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 131,236 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 124,080 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 124,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 117,771 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 117,771 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 105,838 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 105,838 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not working with or with out ignition . (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 98,219 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 98,217 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 84,787 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 50,366 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 72,504 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,565 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,803 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 32,785 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

nearside rear tyre at 1.6mm on legal limit - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

offside rear tyre at 2mm close to limit

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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J44 GTM 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 72.2%.

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 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 J44 GTM, 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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J44 GTM is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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