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R5 OHP

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

276,805 mi
Last recorded276,805 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 OHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 276,805 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 151,352 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 144,852 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 139,408 miles

emission not detected

Fail 19 Feb 2016 139,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

emission not detected

Pass 9 Mar 2015 131,688 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 124,590 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 2013 117,693 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 92,868 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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R5 OHP is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R5 OHP, 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 R5 OHP registered?

R5 OHP is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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