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LC14 NBE

2014 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,233 mi
Last recorded71,233 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Phaeton65,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC14 NBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 71,233 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 65,952 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 65,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 60,738 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 60,738 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2023 54,598 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 49,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear/small cut in tread/nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 May 2022 49,041 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear/small cut in tread/nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jun 2020 38,427 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 32,699 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 26,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/19y (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)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 22,752 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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LC14 NBE is a 2014 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 65,952 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 LC14 NBE, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC14 NBE registered?

LC14 NBE is a 2014 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 23 June 2014.

Is LC14 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC14 NBE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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