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LR10 YYB

2010 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

207,254 mi
Last recorded207,254 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton84,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR10 YYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 207,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust missing

Pass 7 Feb 2024 202,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 199,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 22 Jan 2022 190,393 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 186,262 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 178,644 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 171,058 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 171,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 165,550 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 165,550 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 122,986 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 87,142 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 85,344 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 72,023 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2014 72,020 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,420 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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LR10 YYB is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LR10 YYB, 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 LR10 YYB registered?

LR10 YYB is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 6 April 2010.

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