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SD58 ZLV

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

210,587 mi
Last recorded210,587 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 210,587 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 194,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 18 Dec 2023 183,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 183,915 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 183,839 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 106,869 miles

Nearside mirror glass distorted

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 101,905 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 97,411 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 92,610 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 85,239 miles

Offside rear side/stop light LEDs have partially stopped working but less than 50%

Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,946 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 68,181 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 56,258 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre close to cords on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,804 miles

both rear tyres mis-shaped on insides

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2011 33,450 miles

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

wear to front discs

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 ZLV is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SD58 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

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

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