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KR59 BWC

2010 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

271,850 mi
Last recorded271,850 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton84,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 BWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 271,850 miles

Nearside Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both door mirror glass deteriorated close to excessive

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front sill damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2019 271,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both door mirror glass deteriorated close to excessive

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front sill damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2018 256,109 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 256,109 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 233,192 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 213,870 miles

Oil leak ()

both door mirrors deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2017 197,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both door mirrors deteriorated

both front tyres low on tread and wearing on edges

Fail 12 Apr 2017 197,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both door mirrors deteriorated

both front tyres low on tread and wearing on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2016 161,139 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 112,573 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 112,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 69,720 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 60,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 40,566 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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KR59 BWC is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KR59 BWC, 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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KR59 BWC is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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