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MK08 HLH

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,598 mi
Last recorded164,598 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 HLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 164,598 miles

Nearside Front front door slight damsge

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 164,598 miles

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

Nearside Front front door slight damsge

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 254,769 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 254,769 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door panel trim protruding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all 4 lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 234,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 134,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 212,420 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 125,840 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 125,840 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 194,871 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 115,247 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 103,043 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 97,435 miles

n/s rear tyre worn close to limit (borderline for mot )

o/s front and rear tyres wearing close to tread depth indicators

Pass 27 Mar 2013 143,090 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 126,911 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,070 miles

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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MK08 HLH 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 81.3%.

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 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 MK08 HLH, 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 MK08 HLH registered?

MK08 HLH is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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