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LR09 HWC

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,782 mi
Last recorded98,782 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 98,782 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 98,533 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,836 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 93,836 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 88,342 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 88,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 85,255 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 79,876 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 79,876 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 73,545 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 73,545 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 67,150 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 58,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 50,058 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 42,020 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,131 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 38,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,870 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,464 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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LR09 HWC is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HWC, 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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What year was LR09 HWC registered?

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

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The MOT history for LR09 HWC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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