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AV58 OPN

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 3184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,516 mi
Last recorded150,516 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 OPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 150,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 138,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 131,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 123,261 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 117,476 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

too clean to smoke test

Fail 4 Feb 2020 117,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light inop

too clean to smoke test

Pass 5 Feb 2019 104,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 91,544 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,480 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 64,375 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 50,639 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,136 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 45,106 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 45,061 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 28,173 miles

Nearside Rear 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.

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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AV58 OPN is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 3,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV58 OPN, 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 AV58 OPN registered?

AV58 OPN is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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