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MW10 XXN

2010 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,535 mi
Last recorded71,535 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton84,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW10 XXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 71,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator flicking (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 71,535 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator flicking (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 71,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe work at n/s/f wheel arch aggressive leak (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickering (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 64,385 miles

Brake pad warning light on but all brake pads seem ok.

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 63,952 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Brake pad warning light on but all brake pads seem ok.

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 56,148 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 53,352 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 53,352 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Aug 2017 44,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 35,258 miles

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

all brake discs corroded on working faces

both offside tyres cut on wall

emissions too clean to register

Fail 16 May 2016 35,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

all brake discs corroded on working faces

both offside tyres cut on wall

emissions too clean to register

Pass 5 May 2015 32,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 25 Apr 2014 20,276 miles

emissions too low to register

nearside front tyre cut on outer tyre wall

Pass 21 May 2013 10,316 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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MW10 XXN is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MW10 XXN, 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 MW10 XXN registered?

MW10 XXN is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 9 July 2010.

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