MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
engine check light on
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
all tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
all tyres wearing on edges
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
both rear tyres getting close to limit
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was YY57 OLW registered?
YY57 OLW is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 3 January 2008.
Is YY57 OLW safe to buy?
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