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WP08 EOD

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,147 mi
Last recorded134,147 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 EOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 134,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre inner and outer edges wearing,advise

Offside Rear Tyre inner and outer edges wearing,advise

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Fail 23 Jan 2018 134,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre inner and outer edges wearing,advise

Offside Rear Tyre inner and outer edges wearing,advise

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Pass 24 Jan 2017 123,996 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 112,254 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 102,088 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 90,946 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,166 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 74,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,392 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 54,202 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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WP08 EOD is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP08 EOD, 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 WP08 EOD registered?

WP08 EOD is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 22 June 2008.

Is WP08 EOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP08 EOD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WP08 EOD have outstanding finance?

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