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SV59 YSL

2009 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,945 mi
Last recorded104,945 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton84,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 YSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 104,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2025 92,538 miles

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

Offside Front suspension leveling rod worn on ball

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 2lamps on o/s (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 81,118 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 79,789 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 77,908 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2021 74,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 71,715 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 68,865 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2019 68,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2018 63,940 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 63,937 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 58,952 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to expose cords

both rear hand brake cables chaft

Fail 3 Oct 2017 58,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to expose cords

both rear hand brake cables chaft

Pass 4 Oct 2016 54,125 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

handbrake cables chaffed

o/s/f antiroll bar link has slight play

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,686 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

handbrake cables chaffed

Pass 15 Oct 2014 41,304 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 35,755 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 31,179 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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SV59 YSL is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SV59 YSL, 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 SV59 YSL registered?

SV59 YSL is a 2009 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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