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LD58 PZU

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,742 mi
Last recorded165,742 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 PZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 165,742 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 165,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 156,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 149,210 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 141,174 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 141,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 4 Mar 2021 132,555 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 124,653 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 112,143 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

washers poor

Pass 20 Sep 2017 91,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 15 Sep 2016 68,924 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% led (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 62,532 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,967 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,843 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,107 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,883 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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LD58 PZU is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD58 PZU, 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 LD58 PZU registered?

LD58 PZU is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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The MOT history for LD58 PZU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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