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MJ59 PZN

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,388 mi
Last recorded106,388 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 PZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 106,388 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside edges perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 101,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2022 99,897 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted restricting view

Pass 2 Jun 2021 95,181 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 93,920 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 86,100 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 81,939 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 76,514 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,588 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 22 Mar 2017 75,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre nail in tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread and worn to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 65,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre nail in tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread and worn to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,056 miles

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

boot not opening

Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,618 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 47,618 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,324 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,143 miles

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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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MJ59 PZN 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 82.4%.

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 MJ59 PZN, 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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MJ59 PZN is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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