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OV57 YSN

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,951 mi
Last recorded140,951 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 YSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 140,951 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 137,017 miles

Boot lid not latching shut

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine / under tray covers fitted restricts view of components

engine emission light on dash

Pass 30 Aug 2014 124,432 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 117,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 107,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 101,239 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 91,330 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 80,382 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 80,088 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 70,068 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 70,068 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,825 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,977 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front 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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OV57 YSN is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OV57 YSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV57 YSN registered?

OV57 YSN is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is OV57 YSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV57 YSN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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