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BG58 NBN

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,885 mi
Last recorded139,885 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 NBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 139,885 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 130,490 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 115,801 miles

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2024 115,801 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2023 110,308 miles

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2023 110,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2022 103,139 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 103,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 99,453 miles

Covers under vehicle obscuring inspection.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 99,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Covers under vehicle obscuring inspection.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 99,445 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 92,415 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 87,614 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 75,674 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,510 miles

Perk brake poor 16%

Under trays fitted unable to check fully.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,180 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 61,188 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 56,697 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 77,323 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 35,889 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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BG58 NBN is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG58 NBN, 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 BG58 NBN registered?

BG58 NBN is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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