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L5 KRT

2010 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,704 mi
Last recorded109,704 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton84,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 KRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 109,704 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 109,678 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside more than offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spaced incorrectly (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spaced incorrectly (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 103,766 miles

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

Parking brake has just passed minimum requirements

Fail 14 Oct 2024 103,766 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake has just passed minimum requirements

Pass 13 Oct 2023 96,583 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2022 89,929 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 85,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 85,685 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn of front top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 83,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 79,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,095 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp LED unit fault? (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp LED unit fault? (4.4.3 (b))

vehicle is fitted with covers and /or undertrays, some parts of vehicle cannot be fully inspected;

Pass 12 Sep 2017 62,585 miles

covers and/or undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 12 Sep 2017 62,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers and/or undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 58,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 58,966 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 54,917 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 54,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 50,703 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cuts no cords or ply showing

Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,820 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L5 KRT is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L5 KRT, 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 L5 KRT registered?

L5 KRT is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 7 June 2010.

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