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SD58 UKC

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,068 mi
Last recorded155,068 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 UKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 155,068 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 148,965 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 142,706 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 142,705 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 142,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 138,589 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and has age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 138,588 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has cracks (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and has age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 134,484 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge several 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 123,142 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 101,306 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 121,324 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 112,124 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 112,063 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2017 86,642 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 86,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,145 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 46,142 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 43,528 miles

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

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Pass 15 Jul 2014 38,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 38,743 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,317 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 28,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 23,112 miles

Offside 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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SD58 UKC is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SD58 UKC, 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 SD58 UKC registered?

SD58 UKC is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 13 December 2008.

Is SD58 UKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD58 UKC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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