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SG09 UME

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,931 mi
Last recorded151,931 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 UME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 151,931 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 138,036 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 121,998 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 120,913 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement of 2 . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 120,906 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe is broken or split. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm of 2. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement of 2 . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 107,433 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 107,431 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 103,649 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 97,819 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded under wheel arch (2.3.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 97,817 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded under wheel arch (2.3.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,190 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 48,675 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 48,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 36,993 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 36,992 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 29,114 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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SG09 UME is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SG09 UME, 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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SG09 UME is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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