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R6 WAX

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,193 mi
Last recorded110,193 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 WAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 110,193 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 108,329 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 106,274 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 106,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 103,799 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 101,554 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 101,552 miles

Offside Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 97,976 miles

Both mirrors discoloured

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 97,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner and outer edge

Nearside mirror glass discoloured

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside mirror glass discoloured

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2020 95,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box gasket (front) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2019 92,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror glass tinted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Mirror glass tinted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In zone 'A' but less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside zone 'A' but less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 87,541 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 82,436 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,398 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to record result

Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,457 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,509 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

emissions low unable for tester to detect

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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R6 WAX is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R6 WAX, 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 R6 WAX registered?

R6 WAX is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is R6 WAX safe to buy?

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