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BJ59 FYN

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

318,557 mi
Last recorded318,557 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 FYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2024 318,557 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 189,044 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 182,153 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 181,008 miles

Covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2019 172,038 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 169,212 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 163,815 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 154,321 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 145,078 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 131,010 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 121,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 12 Apr 2013 95,652 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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BJ59 FYN is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJ59 FYN, 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 BJ59 FYN registered?

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

Is BJ59 FYN safe to buy?

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