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AF10 KEU

2010 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,237 mi
Last recorded151,237 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton84,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 KEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 151,237 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damage

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 143,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 139,061 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Led slightly flickering (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 139,054 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Led slightly flickering (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 136,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake calliper arm restricted movement

Offside Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 136,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake calliper arm restricted movement

Offside Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 132,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted has had weldingrepairs (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted has had welding repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp smashed

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both nsr and osr out of shape and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 130,105 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 119,842 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 110,736 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 110,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 102,939 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 94,994 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 94,994 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 79,877 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,752 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 65,752 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 521,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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AF10 KEU is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 84,106 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 AF10 KEU, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF10 KEU registered?

AF10 KEU is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 15 March 2010.

Is AF10 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF10 KEU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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