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BJ59 FYM

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,297 mi
Last recorded160,297 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 FYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 160,297 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 158,162 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 143,034 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 139,762 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 127,528 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 126,328 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 104,782 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 86,713 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 86,355 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 37,361 miles

diesel smoke reading not detected

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 3 Oct 2013 30,235 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 24,047 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 24,047 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s rear tyre out of shape inner edge

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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BJ59 FYM is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BJ59 FYM, 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 BJ59 FYM?

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What year was BJ59 FYM registered?

BJ59 FYM is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is BJ59 FYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ59 FYM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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