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VN60 RHO

2010 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,940 mi
Last recorded145,940 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton84,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN60 RHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 145,940 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 142,715 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 138,148 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 138,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2021 129,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 122,063 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 115,125 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 113,129 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 113,129 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 112,300 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 98,861 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 98,861 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 87,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 May 2014 57,280 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat area not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Small crack in offside area of windscreen.

Pass 30 May 2013 25,551 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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VN60 RHO is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN60 RHO, 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 VN60 RHO registered?

VN60 RHO is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 22 December 2010.

Is VN60 RHO safe to buy?

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