MOT Status
ValidMileage
131,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
both front anti roll links starting to perrish
d.p.f.fitted
front tyres worn on edge
slight lip on front brake discs
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
tested in the wet
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front tyres 3mm
off side rear tyre 2mm
tested in the wet
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PVL 840V is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 PVL 840V, 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
How do I check the history of PVL 840V?
You can check the full history of PVL 840V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was PVL 840V registered?
PVL 840V is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 June 2008.
Is PVL 840V safe to buy?
The MOT history for PVL 840V shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does PVL 840V have outstanding finance?
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