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RE09 XCM

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

208,255 mi
Last recorded208,255 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 XCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 208,255 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 196,399 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 180,508 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 166,874 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 150,912 miles

Too clean to register smoke test result

Fail 20 Apr 2017 150,912 miles

Too clean to register smoke test result

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 132,282 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 113,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pad low warning light on

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

Too clean to register smoke test result

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 94,098 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,037 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 75,037 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 56,363 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 56,363 miles

Offside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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RE09 XCM 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 76.9%.

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 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 RE09 XCM, 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 RE09 XCM registered?

RE09 XCM is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is RE09 XCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 XCM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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