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VN08 YYD

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,658 mi
Last recorded141,658 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 YYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 141,658 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 138,477 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 138,471 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam flickering on and off when activated (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam flickering on and off when activated (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 136,273 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 130,729 miles

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

Offside Front bumper damaged but no sharp edges showing/ covered in tape

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 106,573 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 103,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD IS ON THE LIMIT 1.6 MM ! (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES TREAD 2 MM ! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 82,788 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 82,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 72,563 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 72,563 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 Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 68,347 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 62,256 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 60,247 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 52,497 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,619 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,660 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape on inside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,319 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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VN08 YYD is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN08 YYD, 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 VN08 YYD registered?

VN08 YYD is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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