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S29 BCS

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,022 mi
Last recorded137,022 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 BCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 137,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 128,789 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 119,969 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 119,968 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 106,098 miles

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))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2023 106,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 98,112 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 90,148 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 90,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 73,996 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 64,127 miles

BOTH sides front inner brake pads appear worn close to wear indicator wires

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

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

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

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

cannot clearly see BOTH sides rear inner brake pads wear

Pass 13 Jun 2016 52,226 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 44,620 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,181 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 25,149 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 14,732 miles

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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S29 BCS is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S29 BCS, 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 S29 BCS registered?

S29 BCS is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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