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VK08 CVJ

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

308,064 mi
Last recorded308,064 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 CVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2023 308,064 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2022 294,436 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 275,613 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 275,613 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 165,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 165,486 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 159,810 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 150,828 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 150,828 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 137,286 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 130,468 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 105,534 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 105,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,218 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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VK08 CVJ 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 64.3%.

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 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 VK08 CVJ, 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 VK08 CVJ registered?

VK08 CVJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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