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AL57 AMT

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,100 mi
Last recorded150,100 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL57 AMT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 150,100 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 140,248 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 134,397 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 128,675 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 128,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 116,586 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 99,756 miles

Light scratching noted to wind screen

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 99,756 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1 x number plate light work intermittently

Light scratching noted to wind screen

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2017 92,902 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,847 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 59,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,752 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 38,752 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,738 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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AL57 AMT is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AL57 AMT, 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 AL57 AMT registered?

AL57 AMT is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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