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CU09 SZR

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,597 mi
Last recorded85,597 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 SZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 85,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 81,639 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked. (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (upper rear arm) inner bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Dent in inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 81,630 miles

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Brake binding. (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked. (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (upper rear arm) inner bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Dent in inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 77,591 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 77,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 72,166 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arb link bushings starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning OSR indicator LEDs starting to fail (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 68,632 miles

HID cleaning system leaking (EXEMPT ON YR)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also quite worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 64,634 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 61,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension control arm bushings perishing. Recommend attn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 57,537 miles

Parking brake performance only 19%

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 52,704 miles

CAR WOULD BENEFIT FROM WAXOYL OF SUBFRAMES

REAR CENTRE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CASING LOOSE

Pass 4 Jan 2017 46,529 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 44,603 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 36,674 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 36,674 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,385 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 21,995 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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CU09 SZR is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 5,998cc petrol 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 CU09 SZR, 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 CU09 SZR registered?

CU09 SZR is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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The MOT history for CU09 SZR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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