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PA05 MRA

2010 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,354 mi
Last recorded94,354 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton84,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 MRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 94,354 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 88,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 86,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 84,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 83,401 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 82,468 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 79,220 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 75,037 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 75,037 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 69,060 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 62,150 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 57,392 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 57,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 46,103 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 46,066 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 33,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PA05 MRA is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black 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 PA05 MRA, 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 PA05 MRA registered?

PA05 MRA is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 10 December 2010.

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