MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
363,830 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
both front tyres near to legal limit
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated handbrake siezed (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured wheel split inrim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
both front tyres near to legal limit
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MIL warning on
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (Both) and N/S/F floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Brake performance not tested Due to flat tyre O/S/F (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MIL warning on
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (Both) and N/S/F floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine check light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine check light on
engine oil level low
Nail in offside rear tyre
both front tyres wearing on edges
nearside + offside rear wheels been repaired
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OE08 GVU is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 OE08 GVU, 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 OE08 GVU registered?
OE08 GVU is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 21 May 2008.
Is OE08 GVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for OE08 GVU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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