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WG57 YDM

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,003 mi
Last recorded125,003 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 YDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 125,003 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 101,931 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 90,724 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 84,727 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2016 75,138 miles

both front tyres just starting to wear on inside edge

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 75,138 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres just starting to wear on inside edge

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 66,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passed test (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,928 miles

front tyres worn on edges and nearside rear tyre starting to wear

Pass 5 Dec 2013 49,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 49,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 38,132 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 26,660 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 17,070 miles

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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WG57 YDM is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WG57 YDM, 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 WG57 YDM registered?

WG57 YDM is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is WG57 YDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG57 YDM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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