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DE08 NHY

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,643 mi
Last recorded130,643 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 NHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 130,643 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Reverse lights not working

Fail 24 Jul 2023 130,643 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine management light illuminated

Reverse lights not working

Pass 8 Feb 2022 126,335 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 118,946 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 107,487 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 95,596 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre 2.3mm

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 94,166 miles

Front anti roll bar link bush's cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2016 91,899 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 89,413 miles

front anti roll bar link bushs poor condition

front brake discs inner face corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 82,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2014 82,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2013 73,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all four tyres cracking

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,605 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,783 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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DE08 NHY is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DE08 NHY, 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 DE08 NHY registered?

DE08 NHY is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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