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KR59 BWH

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,447 mi
Last recorded147,447 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 BWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 147,447 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 142,826 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 136,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 131,444 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 125,832 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 117,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 108,991 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 99,037 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 88,306 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,820 miles

rear no plate starting to fade

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 70,521 miles

Front tyres wearing egdes

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2015 70,440 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective not providing water (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has nail

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 61,504 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 48,957 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 38,236 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 38,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KR59 BWH 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 87.5%.

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 KR59 BWH, 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 KR59 BWH registered?

KR59 BWH is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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