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BK59 BNB

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,136 mi
Last recorded180,136 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 BNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2024 180,136 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

inner sills, brake pipe, suspension components corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 20 May 2022 176,568 miles

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 150,717 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 128,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 109,477 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 109,475 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 95,935 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 71,223 miles

front tyres low on edges

Fail 9 Oct 2015 71,223 miles

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

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

front tyres low on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,702 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 50,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 24,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Nov 2013 24,973 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 10,584 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 9,246 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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BK59 BNB is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BK59 BNB, 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 BK59 BNB registered?

BK59 BNB is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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