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GU09 ZSD

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,717 mi
Last recorded138,717 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 ZSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 138,717 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 138,717 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 135,092 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 135,076 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2020 129,651 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 125,129 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 114,827 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 114,763 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 102,902 miles

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

chip to windscreen - not seriously effecting drivers view

rear indicator LEDs poor

Fail 9 Dec 2016 102,746 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working 3 of 4 not working, 1 missing (1.1.C.1d)

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

chip to windscreen - not seriously effecting drivers view

rear indicator LEDs poor

Pass 18 Dec 2015 86,451 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 76,314 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 73,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 66,250 miles

Cut in O/S/R tyre inner edge

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 62,457 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,270 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,853 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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GU09 ZSD is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GU09 ZSD, 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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GU09 ZSD is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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