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WN09 VFH

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,314 mi
Last recorded127,314 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 VFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 127,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 May 2014 112,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror glass cracked.

nearside front door lower plastic gaurd adrift at end.

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges craks in tread is on 2.50mm.

nearside indicator lens cover broken located on door mirror unit.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 104,137 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 104,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 82,983 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 15 May 2012 82,983 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

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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WN09 VFH is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WN09 VFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN09 VFH registered?

WN09 VFH is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is WN09 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN09 VFH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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