MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
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))
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
Engine covers fitted unable to see testable items
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
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
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
NSF tyre tread getting low on inner edge
OSF tyre tread getting low on inner edge
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RJ58 TEO safe to buy?
The MOT history for RJ58 TEO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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