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YY08 BHX

2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

347,867 mi
Last recorded347,867 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton89,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 BHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 347,867 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 347,556 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2017 331,453 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 192,654 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 172,101 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 171,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

Pass 12 Jan 2015 251,173 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 19 Dec 2013 139,369 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 127,598 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 104,079 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly worn and slightly pitted

Fail 23 Dec 2011 104,036 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly worn and slightly pitted

Pass 21 Jun 2011 90,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,836 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 74,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres are getting low on 3mm

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 55,714 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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YY08 BHX is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YY08 BHX, 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 YY08 BHX registered?

YY08 BHX is a 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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