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CY10 BRZ

2010 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,114 mi
Last recorded116,114 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton84,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY10 BRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 116,114 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 114,300 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 114,299 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 113,256 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 113,232 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear wheels stiff to turn by hand

Pass 22 Jan 2020 110,035 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 104,379 miles

Front BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BUSH WORN

Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS SPLIT

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EGGE

Pass 5 Jun 2017 100,511 miles

Nearside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2016 98,249 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 84,693 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,816 miles

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

all discs corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2014 71,816 miles

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

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

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

all discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,411 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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CY10 BRZ is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CY10 BRZ, 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 CY10 BRZ registered?

CY10 BRZ is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 25 March 2010.

Is CY10 BRZ safe to buy?

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