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GV08 OYZ

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,650 mi
Last recorded125,650 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 OYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 125,650 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 125,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 110,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 110,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 100,326 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,444 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,655 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,590 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 33,921 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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GV08 OYZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV08 OYZ, 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 GV08 OYZ registered?

GV08 OYZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is GV08 OYZ safe to buy?

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