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DE09 ZVG

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

195,756 mi
Last recorded195,756 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 195,756 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 195,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 189,701 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 189,701 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 185,342 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 185,340 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushed both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 168,132 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 168,132 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 148,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both low brake pad sensor wires broken front

Fail 14 Feb 2018 148,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both low brake pad sensor wires broken front

Pass 8 Feb 2017 132,127 miles

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

o/side rear tyre very badly worn inside shoulder

Pass 1 Mar 2016 110,693 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 110,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 82,871 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 61,562 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 28,085 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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DE09 ZVG is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZVG, 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 ZVG registered?

DE09 ZVG is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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