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WG10 ODB

2010 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,420 mi
Last recorded156,420 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton84,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG10 ODB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 156,420 miles

Corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 156,419 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Underbody and sills has slight corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 151,798 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 151,766 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 149,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 144,806 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 144,802 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 130,733 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

no emissions test due to rev limiter, leading to no acceleration detected

Fail 13 Aug 2019 130,762 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all 4 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

no emissions test due to rev limiter, leading to no acceleration detected

Pass 27 Jul 2019 129,831 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 129,831 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 110,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre heavily worn no cord of ply exposed as of yet advise to replace

Offside Rear Inner tyre heavily worn no cord of ply exposed as of yet advise to replace

Pass 24 Feb 2018 94,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear indicator units showing signs of faults

diesel emissions to clean to produce printout

nearside front tyre edges

offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2017 90,096 miles

diesel emissions to clean to produce a printout

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight oil leak in engine bay

Pass 10 Jun 2017 90,010 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 86,010 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 82,961 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 78,294 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 78,010 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,921 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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WG10 ODB is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG10 ODB, 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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WG10 ODB is a 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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