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RF08 WDN

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,111 mi
Last recorded135,111 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 WDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 135,111 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 110,669 miles

No emissions readings

Fail 24 Jul 2024 110,669 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

No emissions readings

Pass 11 Mar 2023 110,259 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 110,259 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 109,399 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Side (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 108,138 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 106,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 106,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 101,037 miles

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

No emissions readings

Pass 28 Feb 2018 95,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 84,234 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 76,404 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 76,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 65,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine management light on

Fail 13 Oct 2014 65,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside front tyre replaced !

boot lock faulty

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,552 miles

wear ridge front brake discs

Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,547 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,669 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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RF08 WDN is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RF08 WDN, 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 RF08 WDN registered?

RF08 WDN is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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