MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Drivers side mirror glass cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ET57 CVB is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 ET57 CVB, 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 ET57 CVB?
You can check the full history of ET57 CVB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was ET57 CVB registered?
ET57 CVB is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 14 January 2008.
Is ET57 CVB safe to buy?
The MOT history for ET57 CVB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ET57 CVB have outstanding finance?
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