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AV60 XZC

2010 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,083 mi
Last recorded114,083 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton84,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 XZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 114,083 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 109,773 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 107,153 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2024 107,152 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 106,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread on 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

power steering notchy

Pass 23 Jan 2023 105,400 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 104,304 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 100,830 miles

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

Front very slight chips in windscreen

under trays and engine covers

Pass 18 Dec 2019 97,543 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

slight chips windscreen

under trays engine covers

Pass 9 Jan 2019 90,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake discs slight corroded

slight chips front windscreen

under trays and engine covers

Pass 11 Dec 2017 80,491 miles

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

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

under trays

Pass 15 Dec 2016 71,391 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 71,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 61,126 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 53,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2014 53,702 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 45,129 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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AV60 XZC is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV60 XZC, 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 AV60 XZC registered?

AV60 XZC is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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