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KS10 LZX

2010 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,117 mi
Last recorded159,117 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton84,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS10 LZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 159,117 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 158,831 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 158,331 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 154,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 153,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 151,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 151,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Down to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 143,222 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 128,702 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 114,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 114,622 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 101,130 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 88,191 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 86,068 miles

Front Windscreen has a 10mm chip not in Zone A

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 81,088 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,617 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 39,579 miles

nsf tyre wall chipped

windscreen chipped outside swept area

Fail 28 Jun 2013 39,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf tyre wall chipped

windscreen chipped outside swept area

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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KS10 LZX is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KS10 LZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS10 LZX registered?

KS10 LZX is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is KS10 LZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS10 LZX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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