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MM05 MHM

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

123,218 mi
Last recorded123,218 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 MHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 123,218 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 123,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 113,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 112,920 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 107,852 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 103,010 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 98,088 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 93,433 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,188 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 86,811 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 85,207 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 82,519 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 71,707 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 65,008 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 57,329 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 52,180 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 44,747 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 40,083 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 36,335 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 28,998 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 21,631 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 13,796 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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MM05 MHM is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 MM05 MHM, 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 MM05 MHM registered?

MM05 MHM is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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The MOT history for MM05 MHM shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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