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VN58 DKY

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,371 mi
Last recorded97,371 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 DKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2023 97,371 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 90,671 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 84,254 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 69,882 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 56,279 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front - Suspension arm/steering control arm balljoint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 44,799 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 38,608 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 34,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlamp washers not working

Pass 23 Dec 2014 30,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 26,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,922 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight damage to nearside front outter tyre wall.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 15,117 miles

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

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

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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VN58 DKY is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VN58 DKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN58 DKY registered?

VN58 DKY is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is VN58 DKY safe to buy?

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