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SM09 ETO

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,015 mi
Last recorded182,015 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 ETO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 182,015 miles

reverse lamps not working

Fail 3 Jun 2021 182,015 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

reverse lamps not working

Pass 18 Jun 2020 172,990 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))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 160,731 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 160,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 137,837 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 137,837 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 109,422 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 92,206 miles

bolt missing in front propshaf coupling

Fail 29 Apr 2016 91,752 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake/fog lamp (1.2.1f)

bolt missing in front propshaf coupling

Pass 31 Dec 2014 72,260 miles

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

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

front & rear discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Dec 2013 51,774 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 45,982 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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SM09 ETO 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 69.2%.

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 SM09 ETO, 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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SM09 ETO is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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