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VA14 UKC

2014 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

384,967 mi
Last recorded384,967 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Phaeton65,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA14 UKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 384,967 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 378,251 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 370,721 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 366,167 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 361,274 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 360,131 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 358,472 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 358,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Outer Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation worn through (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 300,049 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 219,240 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 139,401 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 80,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 80,762 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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VA14 UKC is a 2014 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VA14 UKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA14 UKC registered?

VA14 UKC is a 2014 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is VA14 UKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA14 UKC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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