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BJ08 OTT

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,034 mi
Last recorded155,034 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 OTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 155,034 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 155,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault light turned off with scanner, light stayed off, the system may require further attention (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 128,573 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 104,571 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 76,753 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush 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 7 Mar 2011 39,767 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BJ08 OTT is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ08 OTT, 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 BJ08 OTT registered?

BJ08 OTT is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 OTT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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