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P18 CCO

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests42 (33 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,719 mi
Last recorded119,719 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 CCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

33 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 119,719 miles

Handbrake cables slight damage/rubbing on hangers

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 109,778 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 166,482 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 166,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 97,379 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 161,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 161,843 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 82,686 miles

offside rear tyre showing slight wear on inside edge

Fail 24 Apr 2023 82,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking strut (5.3.5 (c))

offside rear tyre showing slight wear on inside edge

Pass 17 May 2022 150,592 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 150,592 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 73,441 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch oil lear

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

Pass 25 May 2021 142,924 miles

Engine cover and under tray cover fitted

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 64,854 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 63,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 255/40 r19 Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2020 139,558 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 61,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

emissions limits just met

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2019 61,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

emissions limits just met

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

tailgate in-op

Pass 10 Apr 2019 135,771 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 57,417 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 131,281 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both side (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both side (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 131,281 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both side (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both side (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 53,904 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 127,007 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 49,240 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 121,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2015 44,686 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2015 113,817 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2015 113,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 42,024 miles

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

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewalls

n/s/f wheel has damage to inner rim

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 100,882 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 100,882 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 90,502 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 34,785 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,386 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 26,677 miles

Osr inner tyre sidewall has cut, not deep enough to reach the ply/cords

Fail 18 May 2012 26,675 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Osr inner tyre sidewall has cut, not deep enough to reach the ply/cords

Pass 18 Jun 2011 59,101 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 18,332 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 42,618 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,719 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,484 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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P18 CCO is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P18 CCO, 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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P18 CCO is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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