MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,140 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
HANDBRAKE PERFPRMANCE IS 19%
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
HANDBRAKE PERFPRMANCE IS 19%
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
UNDERCOVERS FITTED AND ENGINE COVER
emissions too clean to register on DSM
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edges
front no plate deteriorated
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front no plate deteriorated
front no plate deteriorated
offside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder
wipers worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GV08 TNU is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 TNU, 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 TNU registered?
GV08 TNU is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 23 May 2008.
Is GV08 TNU safe to buy?
The MOT history for GV08 TNU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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