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BJ59 FYT

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,875 mi
Last recorded111,875 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 111,875 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 118,638 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 106,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 104,745 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 103,862 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 102,501 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 101,635 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 99,934 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 97,411 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 88,623 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 79,265 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on inner wall

Fail 22 Dec 2014 67,697 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 67,697 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 43,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean

nearside rear indicator led has a strip faulty

offside front tyre has a rubber cut to sidewall

Pass 3 Jan 2013 23,151 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 FYT is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FYT, 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 FYT registered?

BJ59 FYT is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is BJ59 FYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ59 FYT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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