2008 Volkswagen Phaeton 3.0L Diesel · LC58 FSP
2008 Volkswagen Phaeton (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 272,197 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 272,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC58 FSP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2025
- 272,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC58 FSP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton (LC58 FSP) between March 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange connection (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LC58 FSP Mileage History
- 22/03/2022146,664 mi
- 24/03/2022146,664 mi
- 15/12/2022150,363 mi+3,699 mi
- 16/01/2024160,364 mi+10,001 mi
- 16/01/2025272,197 mi+111,833 mi
Average of roughly 44,459 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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