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KT59 XBX

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

145,685 mi
Last recorded145,685 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT59 XBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 145,685 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 134,961 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 129,037 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 122,494 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 113,746 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 107,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 99,842 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 99,789 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Unable to adjust. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both brake discs have lips. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 82,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs are worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 62,287 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 62,287 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 49,760 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,192 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 43,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 43,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 40,163 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 37,833 miles

Offside headlamp dip beam height at maximum for mot requirements.

Only one horn operational.

Only two of four registration plate lamps working.

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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KT59 XBX 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 88.2%.

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 KT59 XBX, 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 KT59 XBX registered?

KT59 XBX is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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