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EJ60 YWD

2010 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,560 mi
Last recorded121,560 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton84,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ60 YWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 121,560 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 107,678 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 92,313 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 73,471 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 73,471 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,875 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 71,875 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 70,060 miles

E.m.l on

To clean for smoke test

Fail 10 Dec 2016 69,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

To clean for smoke test

Pass 9 Jan 2015 48,743 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,680 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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EJ60 YWD is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EJ60 YWD, 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 EJ60 YWD registered?

EJ60 YWD is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 10 December 2010.

Is EJ60 YWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ60 YWD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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