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BJ09 EDL

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,529 mi
Last recorded78,529 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 EDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 78,529 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 75,799 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 69,215 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 58,569 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 58,567 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 44,395 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 43,713 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 42,370 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 39,698 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 37,138 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,179 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE TREAD LIGHT CRACKING

Offside Rear OUTTER SILL DAMAGED

Offside Rear TYRE TREAD LIGHT CRACKING

Pass 11 Apr 2016 28,800 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 25,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 22,612 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 19,276 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 15,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ09 EDL is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 BJ09 EDL, 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 BJ09 EDL registered?

BJ09 EDL is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is BJ09 EDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ09 EDL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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