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X500 ALX

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,600 mi
Last recorded192,600 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 ALX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 192,600 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 192,599 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 forward and trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 187,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear direction indicator missing LED's

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 187,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear direction indicator missing LED's

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 181,582 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 174,223 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 167,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm, worn and feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 158,072 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 148,614 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 130,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2018 115,237 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 100,859 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 87,736 miles

Inner number plate lights not working

Fail 4 May 2016 87,447 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Inner number plate lights not working

Pass 19 May 2015 75,352 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 63,071 miles

not enough smoke for test

Pass 2 May 2013 48,635 miles

emissions not high enough to register

Pass 16 May 2012 35,086 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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X500 ALX is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X500 ALX, 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 X500 ALX registered?

X500 ALX is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is X500 ALX safe to buy?

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