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TOM 488S

2014 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,477 mi
Last recorded100,477 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Phaeton65,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOM 488S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 100,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 87,534 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 75,455 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 69,648 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 60,706 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 53,448 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 41,787 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail is in tread ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 28,918 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 22,778 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 22,773 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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TOM 488S is a 2014 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 TOM 488S, 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 TOM 488S registered?

TOM 488S is a 2014 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 18 September 2014.

Is TOM 488S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOM 488S shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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