2008 Volkswagen Phaeton 3.0L Diesel · ML58 ADX
2008 Volkswagen Phaeton (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 206,245 km. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 206,245 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML58 ADX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 206,245 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML58 ADX 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 (ML58 ADX) between September 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 December 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
ML58 ADX Odometer History
- 10/09/2021107,017 mi
- 16/09/2022114,132 mi+7,115 mi
- 13/09/2023190,786 km
- 18/09/2023191,896 km+1,110 km
- 03/12/2025206,245 km+14,349 km
Average of roughly 23,459 km 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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