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GJ58 JWD

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

166,548 mi
Last recorded166,548 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 JWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 166,548 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 159,771 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 152,851 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 148,783 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 148,775 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 106,097 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 82,718 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear indicator close to touching lip on brake disc. (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 72,454 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad wear indicator wire appears close to minimum thickness.

Zero emissions too clean.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 48,176 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 40,071 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 31,519 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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GJ58 JWD is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GJ58 JWD, 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 GJ58 JWD registered?

GJ58 JWD is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 3 November 2008.

Is GJ58 JWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ58 JWD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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