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SW59 FXH

2010 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,904 mi
Last recorded119,904 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton84,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 FXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 119,904 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 114,563 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 106,712 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 101,184 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 101,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 94,514 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 89,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 86,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 80,497 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 75,723 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 75,722 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding unable to test wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,373 miles

both handbrake cables chaffed

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,668 miles

both handbrake cables chaffed

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2016 59,668 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when fog lamp is switched on only half of brake lights iluminate (1.2.1f)

both handbrake cables chaffed

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,001 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 8 Jan 2015 53,001 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 46,819 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 39,693 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 39,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SW59 FXH is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SW59 FXH, 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 SW59 FXH registered?

SW59 FXH is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 20 January 2010.

Is SW59 FXH safe to buy?

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