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DOY 800Y

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

176,545 mi
Last recorded176,545 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOY 800Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 176,545 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 165,012 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 150,065 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 142,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 142,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 142,376 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 122,587 miles

diesel emission tested but not reading recorded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 120,013 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 98,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions to clean to test

Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,853 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 70,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,618 miles

offside side indicator is damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,227 miles

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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DOY 800Y is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DOY 800Y, 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 DOY 800Y registered?

DOY 800Y is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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