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SJ08 WXB

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

150,134 mi
Last recorded150,134 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 WXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 150,134 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 147,754 miles

Offside Rear suspension arm loose tightened

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 143,037 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 135,500 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 126,694 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 120,569 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 101,251 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 94,251 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Oct 2017 94,251 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,141 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 79,032 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 61,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 53,457 miles

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

advise head lamp washers not working

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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SJ08 WXB is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SJ08 WXB, 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 SJ08 WXB registered?

SJ08 WXB is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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The MOT history for SJ08 WXB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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