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BK59 CGV

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,641 mi
Last recorded135,641 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 135,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 126,504 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 126,504 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 119,986 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 115,289 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 111,910 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 107,818 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Aug 2017 107,818 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint under wing (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Sep 2016 101,805 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 101,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 97,554 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 97,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 88,865 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 88,865 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

suspention fault

Pass 25 Sep 2013 73,347 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 59,324 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 CGV is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CGV, 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 CGV registered?

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

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