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103,966 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges / inner edge almost BALD (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges / inner edge almost BALD (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges / inner edge almost BALD (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges / inner edge almost BALD (5.2.3 (e))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Inner sills have signs of corrosion on both sides
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))
front subframe and rear suspension components surface corrosion
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coolant leak ()
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under tray fitted
MIL on.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both ends of bushes are worn, but still serviceable (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both ends of bushes are worn, but still serviceable (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt showing signs of leaking grease? (2.5.C.1a)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in several places (4.1.D.1b)
MIL on.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both ends of bushes are worn, but still serviceable (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both ends of bushes are worn, but still serviceable (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt showing signs of leaking grease? (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front outer c.v boot weeping
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
parking brake performance may require adjustment
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front outer c.v boot weeping
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
parking brake performance may require adjustment
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside repeartor light deteriorated/damaged
offside front brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V6 PHN is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.1%.
Across all 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 68,140 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 V6 PHN, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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V6 PHN is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 30 March 2012.
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