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G7 VBO

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,493 mi
Last recorded145,493 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 VBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 145,493 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 145,493 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 138,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 130,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/f head light occasionally flickers on and off

Fail 2 May 2018

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/f head light occasionally flickers on and off

Pass 30 May 2017 117,094 miles

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

both front tyres bald on edges

front inner pads close to warning wires

Fail 20 May 2017 116,777 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

both front tyres bald on edges

front inner pads close to warning wires

Pass 18 May 2016 105,702 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 93,429 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads close to warning wire

Pass 8 Feb 2014 74,844 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,760 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,176 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Fluid residue at pipe joint at uupper of NSF inner wheel arch.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 49,176 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Fluid residue at pipe joint at uupper of NSF inner wheel arch.

NSF tyre heavily worn at shoulders.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,924 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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G7 VBO is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G7 VBO, 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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G7 VBO is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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