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LM59 KSJ

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,215 mi
Last recorded156,215 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 KSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 156,215 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2022 149,295 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 142,505 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 140,887 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 140,875 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 138,963 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 138,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 124,272 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

f o/s sidelight dim

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure some checkable items

Fail 11 Jul 2018 124,261 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall gone through kerbing rib too cords small area chalked up (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also nailed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

f o/s sidelight dim

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure some checkable items

Pass 26 Jul 2017 109,493 miles

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 105,121 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 95,308 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 7 Apr 2016 94,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,320 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,456 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 26,404 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 25,196 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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LM59 KSJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LM59 KSJ, 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 LM59 KSJ registered?

LM59 KSJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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