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DG09 EFA

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,452 mi
Last recorded109,452 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 EFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 109,452 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 104,134 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 11 May 2019 95,108 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 88,788 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 88,785 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 79,269 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 79,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault traction light (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,605 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 75,603 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,464 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 53,179 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 53,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 35,156 miles

Nail in nearside front 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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DG09 EFA is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG09 EFA, 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 DG09 EFA registered?

DG09 EFA is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is DG09 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 EFA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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