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G10 GCH

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

112,748 mi
Last recorded112,748 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 GCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 112,748 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 111,586 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 109,793 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 108,337 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 108,301 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Suspected caliper or cable (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 106,766 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

parking brake has long travel and only just meets minimum requirements

Pass 9 Jan 2021 104,548 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 102,680 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 99,970 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 96,311 miles

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)

o/s rear disc face slightly corroded

parking brake efficiency just passed

Pass 22 Dec 2016 88,921 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 80,341 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 71,428 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 63,476 miles

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)

Shock absorber fault light on dash

Pass 8 Jan 2013 50,014 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 35,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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G10 GCH is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G10 GCH, 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 G10 GCH registered?

G10 GCH is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 21 January 2009.

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