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DG09 LGK

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,855 mi
Last recorded164,855 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 LGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 164,855 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 164,853 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension system inoperative suspension ride height warning on dash and height too low (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog light dim

Offside h/lamp flickering slightly on dip beam (HID)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 161,828 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 160,257 miles

Both front outer sill damaged

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

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

Nearside headlamp pattern slightly blurred

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front reaction-arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 160,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 255n/s 164o/s 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both front outer sill damaged

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

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

Nearside headlamp pattern slightly blurred

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front reaction-arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 158,707 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 156,040 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 155,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 147,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tape on front bumper.

Pass 2 Oct 2020 140,772 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamps inoperative (BOTH)

Pass 10 Apr 2019 128,414 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 128,363 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 120,213 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 109,097 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance offside rear (1.4.A.2e)

Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% offside rear (1.4.A.2c)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 94,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 80,332 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 70,335 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre cuts in sidewall

one number plate light out of four

Fail 22 Feb 2013 57,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre cuts in sidewall

one number plate light out of four

Fail 2 Mar 2012 47,279 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust pipe and mount deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2012 42,705 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer

Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,705 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer

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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DG09 LGK is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DG09 LGK, 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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DG09 LGK is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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