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J999 CHF

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,692 mi
Last recorded145,692 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 CHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 145,692 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 145,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 134,152 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 134,152 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 121,729 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 121,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 108,172 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 97,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 85,849 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 76,907 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 76,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 66,910 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 56,925 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 45,478 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 35,834 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 29,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 24,579 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 24,579 miles

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

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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J999 CHF is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J999 CHF, 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 J999 CHF registered?

J999 CHF is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 14 February 2011.

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