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LM58 AZL

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,868 mi
Last recorded85,868 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 AZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 85,868 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 85,868 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,231 miles

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

no emissions detected, low emissions vehicle

Fail 13 Jun 2016 81,228 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

no emissions detected, low emissions vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2015 76,607 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 76,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,857 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,049 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,952 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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LM58 AZL is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM58 AZL, 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 LM58 AZL registered?

LM58 AZL is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 13 November 2008.

Is LM58 AZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM58 AZL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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