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EF09 DZY

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,311 mi
Last recorded190,311 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 DZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 190,311 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2020 111,464 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 105,012 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 105,008 miles

Nearside Front Outer Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 93,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 77,713 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 60,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,525 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 46,517 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 28,319 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Mar 2013 12,621 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 10,400 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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EF09 DZY is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF09 DZY, 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 EF09 DZY registered?

EF09 DZY is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 14 July 2009.

Is EF09 DZY safe to buy?

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