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P500 MMA

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,692 mi
Last recorded151,692 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 MMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 151,692 miles

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 149,235 miles

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))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 138,703 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 127,679 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 119,094 miles

rear tyres starting to split

Pass 8 Dec 2014 114,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2013 95,950 miles

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

slight buckle offside rear wheel

slight play in the offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 19 Dec 2013 95,950 miles

slight buckle offside rear wheel

slight play in the offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Dec 2012 77,462 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 77,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,658 miles

engine management light on

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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P500 MMA is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P500 MMA, 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 P500 MMA registered?

P500 MMA is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 13 December 2008.

Is P500 MMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 MMA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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