MOT Status
ValidMileage
139,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside 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 front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 both arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Emissions not detected by gas analyser
Engine management warning lamp illuminated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both rear tyres on the legal limit of 1.6mm
front tyres worn on outer surfaces
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
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LS59 BYW is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 LS59 BYW, 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 LS59 BYW registered?
LS59 BYW is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 8 October 2009.
Is LS59 BYW safe to buy?
The MOT history for LS59 BYW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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