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AJ58 DYN

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,909 mi
Last recorded86,909 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 DYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 86,909 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 84,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 82,674 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 82,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 81,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 81,839 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 80,946 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 76,969 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 73,299 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 72,602 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 72,602 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 71,505 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 68,495 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 68,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 53,630 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 53,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,313 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,162 miles

Adv:N/S/F Foglamp cracked

Adv:Nut missing from front exhaust flange

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)

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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AJ58 DYN is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 89,035 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 AJ58 DYN, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ58 DYN registered?

AJ58 DYN is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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