MOT Status
ValidMileage
150,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
both front lower suspension arms front and rear bushes have slight movement / deterioration
both rear tyres just legal worn inner
osr handbrake efficiency slight low osr
slight play in nsf and osf upper susension arm ball joints
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
offside rear outer sill slightly damaged
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
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RY58 EAW is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 RY58 EAW, 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 RY58 EAW registered?
RY58 EAW is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 October 2008.
Is RY58 EAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for RY58 EAW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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