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KM58 VSK

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,060 mi
Last recorded162,060 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM58 VSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 162,060 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 162,050 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 137,993 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 137,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 120,940 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 23 May 2018 162,817 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 89,716 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 87,714 miles

Front windscreen has damage but not affecting drivers view of the road at time of test

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall but cut not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall but cut not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 27 Nov 2015 81,304 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 73,329 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 63,605 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 63,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 53,986 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)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 38,268 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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KM58 VSK is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black 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 KM58 VSK, 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 KM58 VSK registered?

KM58 VSK is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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