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YY57 OLW

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,991 mi
Last recorded127,991 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 OLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 127,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

o/s parking brake recording little

Fail 23 Feb 2015 127,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

o/s parking brake recording little

Pass 31 Jan 2014 343,592 miles

Engine "too clean" for smoke test

Engine check light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake just passed efficency

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2013 317,439 miles

engine check light on

Fail 1 Jul 2013 317,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine check light on

Pass 3 Jul 2012 215,362 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Jul 2012 215,362 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2011 128,174 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,611 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit

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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YY57 OLW is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY57 OLW, 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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YY57 OLW is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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