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DG09 LFX

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,490 mi
Last recorded123,490 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 123,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside wing mirror glass discoloured

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 121,816 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 121,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 117,115 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 116,460 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 116,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 114,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Mar 2021 112,778 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 112,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 111,921 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 111,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 105,791 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 26 Feb 2019 105,791 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed spare wheel (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light is on

Pass 27 Feb 2018 98,029 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 98,029 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 92,315 miles

intermittent fault with ABS

Pass 19 Feb 2016 86,760 miles

engine management light on

Fail 19 Feb 2016 86,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,519 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,674 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,212 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,855 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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DG09 LFX is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LFX, 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 LFX registered?

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

Is DG09 LFX safe to buy?

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