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YR08 YEY

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

221,610 mi
Last recorded221,610 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 YEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 221,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear park brake poor

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 210,435 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 204,938 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 193,338 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 176,321 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 168,665 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 151,947 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 151,945 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 131,013 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 112,863 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 93,152 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 74,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 65,349 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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YR08 YEY is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YR08 YEY, 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 YR08 YEY registered?

YR08 YEY is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is YR08 YEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 YEY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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