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SA09 WTL

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,574 mi
Last recorded110,574 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 WTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 110,574 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 110,126 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 110,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 110,102 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 110,065 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 100,772 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 100,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,374 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 80,780 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 75,248 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 75,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,128 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,146 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,752 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,666 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 34,666 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,257 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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SA09 WTL is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SA09 WTL, 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 SA09 WTL registered?

SA09 WTL is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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