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DS57 MZF

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

156,736 mi
Last recorded156,736 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 MZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 156,736 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 151,952 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 146,587 miles

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 5 Apr 2018 142,307 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 136,961 miles

both front door mirror glasses poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2016 134,469 miles

Front both door mirrors glass deteriated

Pass 25 Mar 2015 129,963 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 115,063 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

front brake discs badly lipped

Pass 2 Apr 2013 97,256 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,344 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,567 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 37,567 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 34,788 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 22,823 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 13,115 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 1,624 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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DS57 MZF is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DS57 MZF, 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 DS57 MZF registered?

DS57 MZF is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is DS57 MZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 MZF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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