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B25 LUP

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,674 mi
Last recorded87,674 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 LUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 87,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large main bush has sum movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large main bush has sum movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2024 79,536 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 79,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 65,888 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 46,151 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 45,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 68,338 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Damaged (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 64,333 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 64,333 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 62,080 miles
Pass 7 May 2017 55,619 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 47,912 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 43,708 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 37,784 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 26,170 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 26,165 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 12,693 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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B25 LUP is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B25 LUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B25 LUP registered?

B25 LUP is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is B25 LUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B25 LUP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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