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DF59 VPX

2010 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,354 mi
Last recorded130,354 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton84,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 VPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 130,354 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 124,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 115,270 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 106,810 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 100,355 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 87,759 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 75,699 miles

Emission's to clean

Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,292 miles

emissions too clean to test

Fail 17 Aug 2017 66,292 miles

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

emissions too clean to test

Fail 17 Aug 2017 66,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 53,836 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 41,193 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 35,766 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 29,018 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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DF59 VPX is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF59 VPX, 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 DF59 VPX registered?

DF59 VPX is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 10 February 2010.

Is DF59 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF59 VPX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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