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WEZ 774

2018 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,565 mi
Last recorded93,565 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEZ 774
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 93,565 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 65,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 75,724 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 75,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 59,126 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 59,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 53,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner & outermost tread & generally worn to 2.5mm 255/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Totally bald on inner tread,almost worn to ply.Badly cracking in tread & generally worn to 2.5mm 255/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 46,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 46,611 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have bad edge wear ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have bad edge wear WHEEL ALIGNMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 48,663 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 30,508 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 30,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also wearing excessively on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre also wearing excessively on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

TPMS Displayed on Instrument Cluster

Pass 28 Jun 2021 41,989 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 18,385 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 41,289 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 41,289 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 39,977 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 37,476 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 35,087 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 31,568 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 27,804 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,071 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 20,071 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2013 16,553 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 11,261 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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WEZ 774 is a 2018 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WEZ 774, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WEZ 774 registered?

WEZ 774 is a 2018 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 21 February 2018.

Is WEZ 774 safe to buy?

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