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AJ58 HDE

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,846 mi
Last recorded127,846 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 HDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 127,846 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 96,206 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 96,202 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 87,346 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 132,829 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside repeater defective

Pass 14 Sep 2021 75,143 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,401 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 68,309 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 59,166 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,984 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 50,967 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,703 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 34,398 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 24,527 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 5,185 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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AJ58 HDE is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AJ58 HDE, 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 HDE registered?

AJ58 HDE is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is AJ58 HDE safe to buy?

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