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MW59 MMK

2010 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,108 mi
Last recorded140,108 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton84,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 MMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 140,108 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 135,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 121,091 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 121,072 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 107,866 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 84,770 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 70,737 miles

emissions to low to record a meter reading

Fail 4 Jan 2016 70,737 miles

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

emissions to low to record a meter reading

Pass 16 Jan 2015 53,295 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 34,391 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)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 34,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 22,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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MW59 MMK is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW59 MMK, 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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MW59 MMK is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 14 January 2010.

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