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MJ58 JFF

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

277,334 mi
Last recorded277,334 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 277,334 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 262,608 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 157,137 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 152,561 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 152,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 147,964 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

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

Offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

cover fitted to floor pans inspection restricted

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

Pass 8 May 2017 140,887 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage in inner wheel arch (2.3.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

Pass 4 May 2016 132,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge also has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front to rear brake pipes have plastic covers on the restricting inspection

Pass 6 May 2015 121,591 miles

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

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 116,900 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

front fog lamp cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,602 miles

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

sawtooth wear on both rear tyres

Pass 10 May 2012 39,158 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 35,679 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 JFF is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MJ58 JFF, 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 JFF registered?

MJ58 JFF is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 13 November 2008.

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