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VN58 KLP

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,269 mi
Last recorded150,269 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 KLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 150,269 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 150,269 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 140,710 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 134,979 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 134,346 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 124,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe union to calliper damp

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 124,863 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe union to calliper damp

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 106,518 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 106,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Mil lamp showing fault on dash......... (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Fore-most lower arm ball joint worn......... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear-most lower joint worn............ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Fore-most lower ball joint worn......... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear-most joint worn.......... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear brake discs worn and undercut....... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2019 90,513 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 84,914 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,014 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 70,858 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 62,603 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 62,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play strut one (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front tyres wearing edges

nail offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2014 52,419 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,072 miles

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

play nearside front lower balljoint (strut one)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 40,077 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 28,198 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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VN58 KLP is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 VN58 KLP, 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 VN58 KLP registered?

VN58 KLP is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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