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MA59 AEZ

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

216,609 mi
Last recorded216,609 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 AEZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 216,609 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Wipers poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2023 319,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 182,374 miles

parking brake low performance

Pass 8 Mar 2021 157,156 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 138,326 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention have advised presenter

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on legal limit at time of test have advised presenter (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 138,326 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake effort just met and will need attention have advised presenter

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on legal limit at time of test have advised presenter (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 123,401 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bushes both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2018 116,062 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bushes both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 106,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding and disc shows signs of being overheated

Pass 18 Apr 2016 74,492 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,075 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 56,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyre treads distorted & worn inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,240 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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MA59 AEZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA59 AEZ, 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 MA59 AEZ registered?

MA59 AEZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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