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NJ08 ZVV

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,013 mi
Last recorded127,013 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 ZVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 127,013 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 120,250 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 120,250 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 115,898 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 108,991 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 162,222 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 102,917 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 91,734 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 80,126 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 80,126 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 68,135 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 67,673 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,527 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,497 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ROUTED OVER FUEL TANK CANNOT BE INSPECTED VISUALLY

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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NJ08 ZVV is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJ08 ZVV, 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 NJ08 ZVV registered?

NJ08 ZVV is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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