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DE09 FKA

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,343 mi
Last recorded121,343 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 FKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 121,343 miles

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)

crack in bottom of screen

Pass 11 Mar 2017 108,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 101,804 miles

front exhaust flange stud broken/blowing slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2015 94,504 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 94,504 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,334 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,121 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,912 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 55,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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DE09 FKA is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE09 FKA, 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 DE09 FKA registered?

DE09 FKA is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is DE09 FKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 FKA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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