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EA59 MMX

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,625 mi
Last recorded56,625 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 MMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2016 56,625 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 45,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 34,382 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 27,804 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 20,695 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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EA59 MMX is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EA59 MMX, 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 EA59 MMX registered?

EA59 MMX is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is EA59 MMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 MMX shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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