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LS08 MMO

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,866 mi
Last recorded66,866 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 MMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 66,866 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside front tyre outer edge showing wear

Pass 29 May 2015 59,829 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 59,829 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2014 52,169 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,621 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,344 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 34,344 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,970 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 26,970 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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LS08 MMO 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 LS08 MMO, 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 LS08 MMO registered?

LS08 MMO is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is LS08 MMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 MMO 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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