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BC56 CAF

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,334 mi
Last recorded158,334 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC56 CAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 158,334 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 153,399 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 141,903 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 127,170 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 120,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 101,870 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Aug 2016 101,868 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,445 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 60,007 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the outer tread area

Pass 8 Aug 2013 47,762 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,781 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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BC56 CAF is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BC56 CAF, 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 BC56 CAF registered?

BC56 CAF is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is BC56 CAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC56 CAF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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