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YR58 BPE

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

125,522 mi
Last recorded125,522 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 BPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 125,522 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 116,720 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 107,169 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 97,632 miles

Nearside Front Wing damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2022 87,310 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2021 77,022 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 76,087 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 76,087 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 72,097 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 66,643 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 56,683 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,210 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 47,197 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,761 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,260 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 35,781 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,910 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,266 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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YR58 BPE is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YR58 BPE, 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 YR58 BPE registered?

YR58 BPE is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is YR58 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR58 BPE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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