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LR09 HWE

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 4921cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,184 mi
Last recorded132,184 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 HWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,921cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 132,184 miles

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 132,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 115,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside side repeater has sharp edges

Fail 28 Nov 2022 115,551 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside side repeater has sharp edges

Pass 27 Nov 2021 102,912 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 102,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has runflat damage to both sidewalls

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake =16% minimum=16%

Fail 26 Aug 2021 102,298 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unable to open/access boot (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly parking brake pedal not releasing properly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 96,686 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 91,144 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake not fully releasing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 88,184 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 88,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

2 of 4 number plate lights not working

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,659 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

two of four number plat lights not working

Pass 8 Apr 2016 78,012 miles

1 of 4 number plate light not working

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

emissions not detected

Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,230 miles

1 of 4 number plate light not working

Pass 10 Mar 2014 65,436 miles

1 of 4 numberplate lights not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

to clean to diesel test

Pass 7 Mar 2012 40,462 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 HWE is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,921cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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