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AO58 TYY

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,539 mi
Last recorded116,539 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 TYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 116,539 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords No cords at test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 106,487 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 102,450 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 97,646 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 97,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 96,428 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 96,252 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2019 91,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal on point of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 85,945 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 76,745 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 70,231 miles

n/s/f tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2015 62,798 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 54,771 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 42,788 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 33,338 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,175 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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AO58 TYY is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO58 TYY, 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 AO58 TYY registered?

AO58 TYY is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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