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FV10 CBX

2010 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,104 mi
Last recorded137,104 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton84,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 CBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 137,104 miles

Nearside Outer Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/S CENTRE & O/S CENTRE LAMPS NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 129,260 miles

BULB FAILURE LAMP ILLUMINATED INDICATING CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/S CENTRE & O/S CENTRE LAMPS NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 123,361 miles

BULB FAILURE LAMP ILLUMINATED INDICATING CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREADS HEAVILY PERISHED 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREADS HEAVILY PERISHED 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREADS HEAVILY PERISHED 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREADS HEAVILY PERISHED 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/S CENTRE & O/S CENTRE LAMPS NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 117,391 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 108,751 miles

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 99,302 miles

(both front tyres worn on inner edges)

(under trays and engine covers fitted)

Nearside (outer most number plate incorrectly fitted)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 89,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

Fail 3 Jun 2020 89,020 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning LED UNIT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 80,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin SENSING WIRE NEAR TOUCHING DISC (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin SENSING WIRE NEAR TOUCHING DISC (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED HUB FAULT (4.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,474 miles

OSF TYRE: EDGES LOW

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

NSF TYRE: EDGES LOW

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,430 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 66,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 54,921 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 54,921 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 43,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 14 May 2014 43,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 1 May 2013 35,114 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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FV10 CBX is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FV10 CBX, 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 FV10 CBX registered?

FV10 CBX is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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