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OY58 VTV

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,066 mi
Last recorded171,066 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 VTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 171,066 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 165,550 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 162,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/19 on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/19 on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 162,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/19 on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/19 on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 131,698 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 100,809 miles

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

left front tyre has some sidewall damage and may require changing soon

Fail 17 Sep 2013 100,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 70,260 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,452 miles

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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OY58 VTV is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OY58 VTV, 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 OY58 VTV registered?

OY58 VTV is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is OY58 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY58 VTV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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