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KM58 VSJ

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,032 mi
Last recorded110,032 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM58 VSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 110,032 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 102,832 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 102,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 100,004 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 95,440 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 93,198 miles

Rear number plate lamp lamp not working

front and rear brake discs worn and rusty on inner edges

o/s and n/s inner front brake pads worn

Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,566 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 60,197 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,156 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 48,677 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 44,898 miles

Play in offside front anti roll bar link

Offside mirror indicator damaged but still works

Play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Dec 2011 29,567 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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KM58 VSJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KM58 VSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM58 VSJ registered?

KM58 VSJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is KM58 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM58 VSJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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