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KR59 BWJ

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,311 mi
Last recorded74,311 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 74,311 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 74,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 59,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 57,339 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 55,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 255/40x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 50,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 46,444 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 41,714 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 36,228 miles

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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 12 Nov 2013 27,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 20,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BWJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BWJ, 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 BWJ registered?

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

Is KR59 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR59 BWJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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