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HF09 JPJ

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,638 mi
Last recorded124,638 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF09 JPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 124,638 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources multiple out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 124,450 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 124,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 112,784 miles

Body component slightly loose Exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 106,514 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 100,735 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 70,789 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 65,919 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 58,249 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2015 51,705 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 44,346 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,228 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 35,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

emissions are too low to pick up dpf fitted

nsr tyre has chunk of rubber missing from the outer sidewall [no cord showing]

osf tyre is bald at the inside edge

osr tyre has section of the tread worn to 3mm left

Fail 29 May 2013 35,437 miles

Offside Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

emissions are too low to pick up dpf fitted

nsr tyre has chunk of rubber missing from the outer sidewall [no cord showing]

osf tyre is bald at the inside edge

osr tyre has section of the tread worn to 3mm left

Pass 25 May 2012 26,835 miles

Exhaust emissions too low to test.

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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HF09 JPJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HF09 JPJ, 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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HF09 JPJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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