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GD08 EEM

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,052 mi
Last recorded126,052 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 EEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2025 126,052 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 121,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears low - Unable to measure for definitive below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 117,280 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 112,617 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 108,427 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 103,826 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 97,349 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 91,502 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 86,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 79,241 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,434 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 64,762 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 55,996 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 28,880 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GD08 EEM is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GD08 EEM, 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 GD08 EEM registered?

GD08 EEM is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is GD08 EEM safe to buy?

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