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L700 PRB

2020 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,508 mi
Last recorded87,508 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 PRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 87,508 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 87,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 184,964 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 184,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 75,618 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 179,620 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 55,027 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 174,677 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working one in boot lid (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 37,125 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 167,811 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 160,512 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 155,428 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 145,737 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 145,737 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 128,818 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 110,985 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 89,882 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 66,170 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

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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L700 PRB is a 2020 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L700 PRB, 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 6 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L700 PRB registered?

L700 PRB is a 2020 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 5 October 2020.

Is L700 PRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L700 PRB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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