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LR09 HWB

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,695 mi
Last recorded118,695 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 HWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 118,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 118,695 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension system inoperative warning light indicates system malfunction. front not raising (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 115,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer position/indicator light unit outer lens broken but has no effect on emitted light or colour

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 5 Mar 2024 115,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer position/indicator light unit outer lens broken but has no effect on emitted light or colour

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Mar 2023 114,208 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer unit lens slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges or effecting light sources

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 8 Mar 2023 114,208 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer unit lens slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges or effecting light sources

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Mar 2022 111,383 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges or effecting light source

Rear bumper slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges on both sides

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Mar 2021 108,495 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 5 Mar 2021 108,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working in door mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in door mirror housing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Feb 2020 105,268 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mirror repeater, lens missing and some LEDs not functional (4.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Mar 2019 99,229 miles

Front both nearside and offside side repeaters lenses in door mirror missing but not causing sharp edges or effecting light source

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,724 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass (8.1.2a)

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

both sides side repeaters in mirrors lenses slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges

Fail 9 Mar 2018 93,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass (8.1.2a)

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

both sides side repeaters in mirrors lenses slightly damaged but not causing sharp edges

Pass 1 Apr 2017 88,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror ()

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside door mirror side repeater lens damaged but not causing sharp edges

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 31 Mar 2017 88,861 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror ()

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside door mirror side repeater lens damaged but not causing sharp edges

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front side wall cuts

Nearside Rear sidewall cuts

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 73,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 65,609 miles

slight damage to nearside front bumper but know sharpe edges

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,741 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Mar 2012 44,693 miles

covers & shields not allowing full inspection

no emmisions to clean

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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LR09 HWB is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR09 HWB, 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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LR09 HWB is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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