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F8 BMH

2010 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,606 mi
Last recorded103,606 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton84,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 BMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 103,606 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 90,032 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 88,506 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 87,239 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 87,239 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre section (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 85,641 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 85,640 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ball joint boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 83,968 miles

Engine covers fitted

Full length under-trays fitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 80,808 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 10 Jul 2019 80,807 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 18 Jun 2018 74,424 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2017 70,618 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Jul 2017 70,618 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 67,156 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Jul 2015 61,437 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 53,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,976 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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F8 BMH is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey 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 F8 BMH, 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 F8 BMH registered?

F8 BMH is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 16 January 2010.

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