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SN08 NHM

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

243,411 mi
Last recorded243,411 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 NHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 243,411 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 238,080 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 237,945 miles

Emissions not tested lack of oil (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 183,441 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 123,837 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 69,855 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,837 miles

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

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Fail 14 Apr 2014 63,837 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

noise from front brakes rotation

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 1 May 2013 55,986 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,254 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,076 miles

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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SN08 NHM is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SN08 NHM, 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 SN08 NHM registered?

SN08 NHM is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is SN08 NHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN08 NHM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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