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GarageScout Take
The 4.2-liter V8 Phaeton has documented service through February 2025, including a timing belt, water pump, tensioners, rollers, thermostat, belts, gaskets, and related work in December 2019. The seller purchased it in February 2024, and the included Carfax shows no accidents or mileage discrepancies. A Volkswagen Classic Parts certificate accompanies the car, with three keys, the owner's manual, factory CD changer, TPMS controller, and indoor car cover included.
Strengths
- Documented major service
- Clean Carfax history
- Factory air suspension and massaging seats
- Included certificate and service documentation
Watch For
- Exterior chips and scratches, with lower front bumper scuffs
- Partially detached passenger-door molding and hazy headlight lenses
- Wear on front seats and interior touch points, with some soft-close doors inoperative
- Illuminated TPMS warning and cracked body-plug jacking points
