MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed Catching inner sidewall of tyre (1.9.2c)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Hand brake on legal limit of 16%
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55R17. Michelin Primacy 3. 103y (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
rear fog light lense damaged
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YH08 FRV is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 YH08 FRV, 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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How do I check the history of YH08 FRV?
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What year was YH08 FRV registered?
YH08 FRV is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 19 April 2008.
Is YH08 FRV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YH08 FRV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YH08 FRV have outstanding finance?
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