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A4 REO

2015 Volkswagen Phaeton

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests25 (24 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96%

Mileage

116,405 mi
Last recorded116,405 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Phaeton58,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 REO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

24 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 116,405 miles

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 98,872 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 108,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 91,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 100,021 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 82,720 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 100,011 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 51,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 51,010 miles

Emissions not tested due to rear exhaust box (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 45,076 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 99,619 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 35,054 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 23,202 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 97,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre inside edge out of shape

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2018 12,178 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 91,260 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 79,366 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 72,553 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 63,248 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 57,551 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 55,720 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 49,913 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 40,979 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 36,995 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 27,358 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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A4 REO is a 2015 Volkswagen Phaeton in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 58,970 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 A4 REO, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A4 REO registered?

A4 REO is a 2015 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 19 September 2015.

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