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AJ09 YYP

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,629 mi
Last recorded135,629 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 YYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 135,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 126,175 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 120,293 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 118,173 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 108,315 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 103,300 miles

nearside rear view mirror glass is deteriorated slightly

offside rear tyre tread is wearing low on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2019 98,827 miles

Nearside mirror glass is deteriorated slightly

Offside rear tyre tread is wearing low on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2018 93,094 miles

Nearside mirror glass faded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 83,697 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,055 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 6 May 2016 70,868 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 58,851 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 46,942 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,283 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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AJ09 YYP is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 84,760 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 AJ09 YYP, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ09 YYP registered?

AJ09 YYP is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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