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YX08 WAA

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

248,454 mi
Last recorded248,454 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 WAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 248,454 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 237,665 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 237,664 miles

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 ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 213,797 miles

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)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 213,797 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 176,242 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 176,242 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 136,601 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 87,029 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 66,642 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,265 miles

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.

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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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.

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