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BJ59 FYV

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

224,368 mi
Last recorded224,368 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2024 224,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE ON LIMIT & SMALL CUT 225/40*19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE ON LIMIT 225/40*19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 217,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL 255/40*19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 215,596 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 212,931 miles

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 Inner 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))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 185,610 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 151,418 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2016 119,085 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 101,745 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outside shoulder

two of the four registration plate lights not working

Pass 8 Oct 2014 79,778 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 57,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn smooth on shoulders.

o/s rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 33,407 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 FYV is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FYV, 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 FYV registered?

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

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