MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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