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YB14 OJL

2014 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,346 mi
Last recorded159,346 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Phaeton65,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB14 OJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 159,346 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 154,005 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 144,082 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 130,027 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 104,702 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing off (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 104,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing off (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 81,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 59,673 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 45,623 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 33,687 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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YB14 OJL 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 YB14 OJL, 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 YB14 OJL registered?

YB14 OJL is a 2014 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 June 2014.

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