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GY58 DNE

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,319 mi
Last recorded134,319 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 DNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 134,319 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 131,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 131,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 127,712 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 114,525 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 108,434 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 94,822 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2016 94,823 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 91,426 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,883 miles

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

Front screen wipers poor clearing

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 66,791 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 66,766 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,876 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,568 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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GY58 DNE is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GY58 DNE, 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 GY58 DNE registered?

GY58 DNE is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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