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YS08 KGK

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,480 mi
Last recorded98,480 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 KGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 98,480 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 93,578 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 88,890 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 88,882 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 83,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured plus damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside mirror glass defective housing broken

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 80,989 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

ns mirror glass discoloured

Pass 8 May 2019 77,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both juddering/smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 May 2018 70,514 miles

Front wipers smearing on screen slightly

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2018 70,514 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front wipers smearing on screen slightly

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 64,528 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,812 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

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

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 55,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

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

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,856 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 46,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 39,633 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 32,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 26,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 18 May 2012 26,187 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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YS08 KGK is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YS08 KGK, 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 YS08 KGK registered?

YS08 KGK is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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