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FX58 VDD

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,973 mi
Last recorded133,973 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 VDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 133,973 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 133,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 124,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer sill soft

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill soft

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 107,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 98,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 98,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 86,485 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 86,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 75,236 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 72,428 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 25 Jul 2019 72,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (at n/s/f wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both central (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 2 Aug 2018 67,469 miles

o/s/f brake flexi perrished

Fail 23 Jul 2018 67,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

both handbrake cables chaffed

brake pads look low at o/s/r

n/s/f level sensor broken

o/s/f brake flexi perrished

Pass 21 Jul 2017 63,788 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres cracked between tread

Pass 26 Jul 2016 57,892 miles

EML light illuminated on dash

Pass 26 Oct 2015 54,621 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 37,806 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 37,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 37,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 28,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2011 22,741 miles

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

all tyres starting to wear low

front anti roll bar link bushes starting to split

front tyres wearing on edges

number plate lamp units loose/lenses cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2011 22,741 miles

all tyres starting to wear low

front anti roll bar link bushes starting to split

front tyres wearing on edges

number plate lamp units loose/lenses cracked

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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FX58 VDD is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FX58 VDD, 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 FX58 VDD registered?

FX58 VDD is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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