MOT Status
ValidMileage
192,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
Inner number plate lights not working
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Inner number plate lights not working
not enough smoke for test
emissions not high enough to register
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for X500 ALX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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