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NG08 XXS

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,074 mi
Last recorded169,074 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 XXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 169,074 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 169,074 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 167,626 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 165,404 miles

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

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

Rear Park brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Suspension fault displayed on dash

Fail 14 Feb 2023 165,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Park brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Suspension fault displayed on dash

Pass 14 Feb 2022 160,291 miles

Front chips in windscreen

Nearside Rear tyre wear on edges

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

glow plug light on

Pass 16 Feb 2021 157,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heaviley (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wear/worn on edges

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 157,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heaviley (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wear/worn on edges

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 154,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wear/worn on inner edges

heat shield loose/damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2020 154,176 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wear/worn on inner edges

heat shield loose/damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2019 145,922 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 145,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 145,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 142,227 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 142,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 137,546 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 137,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 127,641 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 104,755 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 81,566 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 57,692 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

nsf tyre sidewall worn

only one tone hoprn working

Pass 27 May 2011 57,692 miles

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

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

nsf tyre sidewall worn

only one tone hoprn working

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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NG08 XXS is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NG08 XXS, 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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NG08 XXS is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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