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S300 MWB

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,332 mi
Last recorded111,332 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 MWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 111,332 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 111,297 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 109,177 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 107,525 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 107,101 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 107,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 106,204 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 106,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 103,722 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 99,583 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 92,750 miles

engine covers fitted restricting view

underbody covers fitted restricting view

Pass 16 Sep 2016 86,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s inner pads low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s starting to groove (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 78,801 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,059 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,581 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 49,581 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)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 49,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all tyres underinflated

front brake disc s inner surfaces corroded

rear brake disc s corroded surfaces

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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S300 MWB 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 77.8%.

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 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 S300 MWB, 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 S300 MWB registered?

S300 MWB is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is S300 MWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S300 MWB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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