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LR09 ZSE

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

181,823 mi
Last recorded181,823 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 ZSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 181,823 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight coolant leak

slight play in near side front suspension joint

Fail 7 Jan 2022 181,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight coolant leak

slight play in near side front suspension joint

Pass 8 Jan 2021 176,030 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 172,843 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 172,841 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 170,643 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 170,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault brake senser broken and worning on the dash (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2017 159,821 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 159,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 159,712 miles

both rear tyres have cracks

Fail 16 Jan 2017 159,712 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks

Pass 3 Sep 2016 150,480 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 150,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 137,549 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

rear discs slightly worn

rear pads getting low

Pass 15 Sep 2015 128,364 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 117,754 miles

cuts in offside rear tyrewall

offside front tyre worn on outeredge

Pass 20 Nov 2014 113,511 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 113,511 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 106,455 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 99,719 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,265 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 81,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 72,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,322 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 65,020 miles

large covers fitted

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 ZSE is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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