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BJ59 FYR

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,752 mi
Last recorded195,752 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2026 195,752 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 190,954 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 190,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 184,915 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 184,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 175,358 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 168,584 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 163,303 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 163,303 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 155,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hand brake (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 155,680 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hand brake (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 147,061 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 147,055 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 138,380 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 131,657 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 118,271 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 101,088 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 101,088 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,809 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,466 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 60,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 36,587 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 8,478 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 FYR is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FYR, 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 FYR registered?

BJ59 FYR is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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