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R9 EMD

2014 Volkswagen Phaeton

Purple Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,182 mi
Last recorded114,182 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Phaeton65,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 EMD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 114,182 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 109,515 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 109,505 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 105,025 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 100,842 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,784 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 94,708 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 86,913 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 54,776 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 34,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 45 18 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 45 18 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 28 Feb 2017 13,765 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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R9 EMD is a 2014 Volkswagen Phaeton in Purple with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 65,952 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 R9 EMD, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R9 EMD registered?

R9 EMD is a 2014 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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The MOT history for R9 EMD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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