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KS08 BOU

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,348 mi
Last recorded145,348 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 BOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 145,348 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 141,271 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 141,253 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 132,695 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 129,793 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 129,597 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 122,195 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 108,497 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 108,461 miles

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

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 102,115 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 102,086 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush as marked underside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on cords inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush as marked underside (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge on cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,922 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 80,033 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 61,953 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 83,593 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,132 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 66,829 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,001 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 41,000 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,298 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,472 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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KS08 BOU is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KS08 BOU, 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 KS08 BOU registered?

KS08 BOU is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is KS08 BOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 BOU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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