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EGZ 1685

2010 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,643 mi
Last recorded122,643 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton84,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGZ 1685
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 122,643 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 122,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL DAMAGE DUE TO BEING RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2024 115,261 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 110,039 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 106,971 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 101,253 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 97,295 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 92,113 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 94,217 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 90,571 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 89,050 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 89,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 67,949 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 65,625 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 51,719 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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EGZ 1685 is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 84,106 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 EGZ 1685, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EGZ 1685 registered?

EGZ 1685 is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 21 April 2010.

Is EGZ 1685 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGZ 1685 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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