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RJ58 CMF

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,796 mi
Last recorded82,796 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 CMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 82,796 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 82,793 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 79,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,823 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 75,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2016 70,811 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 62,856 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 60,798 miles

emissions to low to read

Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,451 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,774 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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RJ58 CMF is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ58 CMF, 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 RJ58 CMF registered?

RJ58 CMF is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is RJ58 CMF safe to buy?

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