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CMZ 5343

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

283,473 mi
Last recorded283,473 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMZ 5343
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 283,473 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 229,440 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 197,537 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 109,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 106,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 101,917 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 101,909 miles

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2020 98,984 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 98,984 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 94,316 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,775 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 84,191 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 77,817 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2015 73,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlight aim just on lower limit

Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,206 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 68,206 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety catch sticking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,173 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2012 51,269 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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CMZ 5343 is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CMZ 5343, 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 CMZ 5343 registered?

CMZ 5343 is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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