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RJ58 TEO

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,520 mi
Last recorded167,520 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 167,520 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 167,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 163,786 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 163,786 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jul 2019 159,980 miles

Engine covers fitted unable to see testable items

Pass 16 Aug 2018 152,661 miles

Engine and under covers fitted unable to see testable items

Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 23 May 2017 142,944 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 142,868 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 May 2016 135,045 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 135,043 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 128,618 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 112,213 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 203,271 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 203,266 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 141,377 miles

NSF tyre tread getting low on inner edge

OSF tyre tread getting low on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2010 52,683 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,505 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 31,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 TEO is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ58 TEO, 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 TEO registered?

RJ58 TEO is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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