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M44 NEA

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,989 mi
Last recorded171,989 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 NEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 171,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 171,965 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also tyre perishing and bald on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 166,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre also tyre wearing thin on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre also tyre wearing thin on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 158,675 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 158,537 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output mainbeam headlamp aims low (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 4 lamps fitted to vehicle only 2 working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 151,337 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 142,180 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 142,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2018 129,105 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 118,842 miles

n/s/r indicator flickers

poor beam pattern o/s headlight(condensation in headlight)

Fail 18 May 2017 118,842 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r indicator flickers

poor beam pattern o/s headlight(condensation in headlight)

Pass 24 May 2016 106,991 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres getting close to the wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 94,474 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 82,227 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in its tread area less than the 25mm requirements, but deep enough to reach plies.

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2013 68,573 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 59,800 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 58,830 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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M44 NEA is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc 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 M44 NEA, 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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M44 NEA is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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