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MT58 RZX

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,020 mi
Last recorded89,020 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT58 RZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 89,020 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 89,020 miles

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

Brake pad warning lamp on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 85,781 miles

pad warning lamp on dash but all pads have a serviceable amount of friction material

Pass 5 Apr 2024 80,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 80,334 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 75,592 miles

all front upper suspension arm bushes slightly split

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

offside front outer sill corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2023 75,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all front upper suspension arm bushes slightly split

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 70,356 miles

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

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

slight drag at nearside rear wheel

Pass 9 Mar 2021 64,907 miles

offside front suspension top arm inner bush split

Fail 9 Mar 2021 64,907 miles

Fuel hose leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

offside front suspension top arm inner bush split

Pass 10 Mar 2020 60,141 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Oct 2018 52,267 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 42,463 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 42,463 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 40,629 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 39,729 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R Tyre stepping badly on inner edge

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 36,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,319 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 26,032 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2012 20,077 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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MT58 RZX is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT58 RZX, 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 MT58 RZX registered?

MT58 RZX is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 26 January 2009.

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