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VN64 ZLK

2014 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,571 mi
Last recorded126,571 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Phaeton65,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN64 ZLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 126,571 miles

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

Offside Ad manual advisery o/s/f door window broken

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 121,393 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 118,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 116,116 miles

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges slightly out of shape o/s & n/s

Pass 28 Mar 2022 111,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 104,234 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 102,313 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 102,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 102,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2019 88,609 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 75,970 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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VN64 ZLK is a 2014 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VN64 ZLK, 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 VN64 ZLK registered?

VN64 ZLK is a 2014 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 21 November 2014.

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The MOT history for VN64 ZLK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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