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GF59 MWY

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

223,745 mi
Last recorded223,745 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 MWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 223,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 213,417 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 202,524 miles

Brake Pad wear warning light on (pads OK)

Central Front Upper Engine Cover Fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Lower Undertray Fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Outer Casing on Parking Brake Cables worn at brackets on Rear Suspension Arms both sides

Pass 14 Oct 2022 185,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 165,283 miles

Brake Pad Wear Warning Light is on

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 149,744 miles

Brake Pad Wear Warning Light is on.

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 136,499 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front O/S/F tyre worn on edges.

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 116,224 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 95,654 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 95,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 71,518 miles

Nearside Rear indicator flickering

Offside Rear indicator flickering

Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,034 miles

No emissions printout (too clean)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 48,053 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed split around inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

No emissions printout (too clean)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 39,679 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 30,788 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 30,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 22,218 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)

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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GF59 MWY is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GF59 MWY, 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 GF59 MWY registered?

GF59 MWY is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is GF59 MWY safe to buy?

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