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DA08 GTY

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,548 mi
Last recorded107,548 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 GTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 107,548 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 49,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S and N/S front tyre outer sidewalls have cuts but not exposing cords

Fail 4 May 2011 49,402 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S and N/S front tyre outer sidewalls have cuts but not exposing cords

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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DA08 GTY is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DA08 GTY, 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

How do I check the history of DA08 GTY?

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What year was DA08 GTY registered?

DA08 GTY is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is DA08 GTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA08 GTY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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