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SV09 XXP

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,985 mi
Last recorded97,985 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 XXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 97,985 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 97,833 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 92,212 miles

Nearside Front outer sill slight damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe from caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted restricting view to some steering components brake and fuel pipes

Fail 6 Oct 2022 92,212 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front outer sill slight damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe from caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted restricting view to some steering components brake and fuel pipes

Pass 7 Oct 2021 84,687 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 84,686 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

both handbrake cables damaged

front discs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,231 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 81,224 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 74,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 74,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 63,185 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low and slightly cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 63,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear tyres wearing low and slightly cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 54,147 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and light corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 54,097 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and light corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 42,719 miles

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both front. (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre feathering.

undertrays and engine covers fitted.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 42,718 miles

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both front. (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre feathering.

undertrays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 33,139 miles

smoke test FAS not detected PASS

Fail 18 Aug 2015 33,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges 2125/40x19

smoke test FAS not detected PASS

Pass 25 Aug 2014 24,706 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 20,424 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2012 17,395 miles

Front discs slightly pitted/corroded on inside faces

O/S/R disc slightly pitted/corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2012 17,395 miles

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

Front discs slightly pitted/corroded on inside faces

O/S/R disc slightly pitted/corroded

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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SV09 XXP is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SV09 XXP, 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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SV09 XXP is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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