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PVL 840V

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,000 mi
Last recorded131,000 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVL 840V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 131,000 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 130,000 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 107,690 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 93,051 miles

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 79,058 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 76,301 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 64,238 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 53,080 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 41,447 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 36,140 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 36,126 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 31,576 miles

both front anti roll links starting to perrish

d.p.f.fitted

front tyres worn on edge

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,730 miles

tested in the wet

Fail 11 Jun 2012 21,730 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,577 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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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

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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.

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