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GJ59 PXO

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,272 mi
Last recorded96,272 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 PXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 96,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and brake pad shims rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both headlamps have condensation in it

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 92,180 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 83,819 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 75,501 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 64,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 57,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm ,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm ,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 53,646 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 46,997 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 42,734 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 32,496 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 24,253 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,364 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 18,940 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 16,266 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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GJ59 PXO is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GJ59 PXO, 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 GJ59 PXO registered?

GJ59 PXO is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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