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HNZ 140

2010 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,384 mi
Last recorded109,384 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton84,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNZ 140
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 109,384 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 98,543 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 95,301 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 92,003 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 88,778 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 88,778 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 86,402 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 84,174 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 84,155 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inner (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inner (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 83,661 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 74,026 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,257 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 57,376 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 47,967 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 33,980 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 22,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HNZ 140 is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HNZ 140, 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 HNZ 140 registered?

HNZ 140 is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 20 December 2010.

Is HNZ 140 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNZ 140 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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