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ML09 YBE

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,667 mi
Last recorded133,667 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 YBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 133,667 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 114,349 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 109,051 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 97,318 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 94,930 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 87,339 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 76,443 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 60,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre has no tread on the inner edge

parking brake effort is only 16%

Pass 9 May 2016 48,491 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 36,832 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 28,433 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 22,936 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 18,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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ML09 YBE is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ML09 YBE, 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 ML09 YBE registered?

ML09 YBE is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is ML09 YBE safe to buy?

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