MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
277,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
sawtooth wear on both rear tyres
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
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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.
Is MJ58 JFF safe to buy?
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