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H1 VWL

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Green Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

113,122 mi
Last recorded113,122 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 VWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 113,122 miles

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2024 109,895 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 106,711 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 100,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 90,470 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 76,992 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on inner side wall

engine cover fitted

wiper blades smeary

Fail 13 May 2019 76,992 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre damaged on inner side wall

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

engine cover fitted

wiper blades smeary

Pass 9 May 2018 68,717 miles

EML on.. Engine covers and Under trays fitted, now allowing inspection of some items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer bands (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner band (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 68,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 65,101 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,922 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 59,672 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 53,571 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 46,657 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 38,742 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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H1 VWL is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Green with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 H1 VWL, 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 H1 VWL registered?

H1 VWL is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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