MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly torn outer sidewall,but is within mot tolerance (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear most (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear most (2.5.B.2b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YX08 WAA is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 YX08 WAA, 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 YX08 WAA registered?
YX08 WAA is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is YX08 WAA safe to buy?
The MOT history for YX08 WAA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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