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MW57 XOA

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

370,620 mi
Last recorded370,620 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 XOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 370,620 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 370,620 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 366,908 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 362,083 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 357,552 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 357,457 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 352,149 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 352,064 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 346,000 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 345,999 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 206,662 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 185,975 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 156,190 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 124,862 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 89,197 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 89,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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MW57 XOA is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver 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 MW57 XOA, 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 MW57 XOA registered?

MW57 XOA is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is MW57 XOA safe to buy?

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