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PE58 VTK

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Maroon Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,929 mi
Last recorded114,929 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 VTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 114,929 miles

Front sill damaged

undertrays fitted

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 20 Mar 2024 112,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top front arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 112,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top front arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 156,270 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jan 2022 88,517 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 88,517 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 81,496 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 81,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 78,394 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 72,901 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 68,940 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2016 64,056 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 56,160 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 50,274 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 43,364 miles

All Tyres low from edges

O S R Tyre got cuts

Pass 17 Dec 2012 33,441 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,239 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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PE58 VTK is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Maroon with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PE58 VTK, 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 PE58 VTK registered?

PE58 VTK is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is PE58 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE58 VTK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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