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MJ58 ENN

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,942 mi
Last recorded101,942 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 ENN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 101,942 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 4 Oct 2021 92,017 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 92,017 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2020 88,560 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 88,560 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 82,409 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 74,348 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 71,469 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 66,142 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 66,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/19 SIDEWALL AND WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALL AND NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 56,409 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 50,802 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 29 Oct 2012 41,725 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

wipers smearing

Pass 17 Nov 2011 27,418 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres & n/s/r tyre sidewalls cut

wipers smearing

Fail 17 Nov 2011 27,418 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres & n/s/r tyre sidewalls cut

wipers smearing

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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MJ58 ENN 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 68.8%.

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 MJ58 ENN, 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 MJ58 ENN registered?

MJ58 ENN is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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