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RV08 MHN

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,429 mi
Last recorded142,429 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 MHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 142,429 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 23 May 2017 142,429 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 138,780 miles

under tray fit

Pass 18 Feb 2015 133,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 130,837 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 124,987 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 124,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 124,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

engin management light on

Pass 4 Jan 2011 87,888 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 10,045 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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RV08 MHN 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 70%.

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 RV08 MHN, 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 RV08 MHN registered?

RV08 MHN is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is RV08 MHN safe to buy?

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