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BF59 NNV

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,060 mi
Last recorded138,060 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 NNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 138,060 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2024 126,674 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 122,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section at front (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 122,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking near calliper or actual calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section at front (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 112,818 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 103,810 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 103,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 100,322 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 97,144 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 97,144 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 92,025 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 91,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 84,914 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 76,576 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,882 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 61,208 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,460 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,620 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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BF59 NNV is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF59 NNV, 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

How do I check the history of BF59 NNV?

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What year was BF59 NNV registered?

BF59 NNV is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is BF59 NNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 NNV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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