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WN09 VFO

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

315,151 mi
Last recorded315,151 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 315,151 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 174,717 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 174,717 miles

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 161,340 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 143,355 miles

Offside washer jet weak although providing enough water to clear screen

eml light on

Fail 11 Jan 2016 143,350 miles

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

Offside washer jet weak although providing enough water to clear screen

eml light on

Pass 1 Dec 2014 127,051 miles

EML on

Ltd rpm's, no smoke, no print out

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2014 127,051 miles

EML on

Ltd rpm's, no smoke, no print out

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2013 101,756 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 61,456 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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WN09 VFO is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VFO, 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 WN09 VFO registered?

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

Is WN09 VFO safe to buy?

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