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EX08 AUV

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,645 mi
Last recorded93,645 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 AUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 93,645 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 90,033 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 83,409 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 79,704 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 79,703 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 77,124 miles

Engine covers and under-tray fitted.

Parking brake only just meeting pass requirement of 16%.

Spare wheel heat shield loose.

Fail 20 Jul 2017 77,124 miles

Engine covers and under-tray fitted.

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

Parking brake only just meeting pass requirement of 16%.

Spare wheel heat shield loose.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,816 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,081 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 20 Mar 2015 63,077 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,135 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,443 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 May 2012 46,246 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 40,935 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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EX08 AUV 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 EX08 AUV, 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 EX08 AUV registered?

EX08 AUV is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is EX08 AUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 AUV shows 14 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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