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DF59 GZU

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,835 mi
Last recorded132,835 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 GZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 132,835 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 110,789 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 106,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 99,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 91,218 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 84,797 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 75,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake cable worn

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

Offside Rear parking brake cable worn

Pass 14 Oct 2016 68,608 miles

dpf fitted

rear tyres wearing low 3.5 mm

slight lip front discs

Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,631 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 48,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 48,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2013 38,593 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 27,533 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

rear discs rusty on edge

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 27 Nov 2012 27,533 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

rear discs rusty on edge

rear tyres wearing low

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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DF59 GZU is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DF59 GZU, 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 DF59 GZU registered?

DF59 GZU is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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