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KR58 XWA

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,348 mi
Last recorded89,348 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 XWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 89,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 89,348 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Dec 2012 83,897 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 83,897 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 63,325 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 63,325 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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KR58 XWA is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KR58 XWA, 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 KR58 XWA registered?

KR58 XWA is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 29 December 2008.

Is KR58 XWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR58 XWA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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