Volkswagen Phaeton
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,967 cc
LS59 BYWMOT history
LS59 BYW is a black diesel Volkswagen Phaeton first used on 8 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 150,588 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 150,588 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,843 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS59 BYW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Phaeton
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,967 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 8 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS59 BYW was last recorded at 150,588 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 11,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 139,348 miles · 2 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,240 miles
- Average per year
- 8,843 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 150,588 miles
- 2025 – 139,348 miles
- 2024 – 134,665 miles
- 2023 – 130,536 miles
- 2022 – 126,264 miles
- 2021 – 117,587 miles
- 2020 – 110,092 miles
- 2019 – 107,099 miles
- 2018 – 102,980 miles
- 2017 – 95,174 miles
- 2016 – 80,914 miles
- 2015 – 60,592 miles
- 2014 – 42,325 miles
- 2013 – 35,115 miles
- 2012 – 26,453 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,588 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
19 tests since 8 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,588 miles (+11,240)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 150,588 miles
- Test number
- 720388088279
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass139,348 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 139,348 miles
- Test number
- 477204344982
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail139,348 miles (+4,683)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,348 miles
- Test number
- 935316199729
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,665 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 134,665 miles
- Test number
- 179213755592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,663 miles (+4,127)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,663 miles
- Test number
- 894333993298
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass130,536 miles (+4,272)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 130,536 miles
- Test number
- 833007347672
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,264 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 126,264 miles
- Test number
- 469379291154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail126,264 miles (+8,677)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,264 miles
- Test number
- 374193112054
- MajorNearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass117,587 miles (+7,495)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 117,587 miles
- Test number
- 226753909889
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass110,092 miles (+2,993)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 110,092 miles
- Test number
- 395577449892
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,099 miles (+4,119)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 107,099 miles
- Test number
- 357918958997
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,980 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 102,980 miles
- Test number
- 290480908655
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,980 miles (+7,806)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,980 miles
- Test number
- 789634634530
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Pass95,174 miles (+14,260)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 95,174 miles
- Test number
- 911433224649
- AdvisoryEmissions not detected by gas analyser
- AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp illuminated
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass80,914 miles (+20,322)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 80,914 miles
- Test number
- 144448030813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,592 miles (+18,267)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 60,592 miles
- Test number
- 719086717318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,325 miles (+7,210)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 42,325 miles
- Test number
- 876240394263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,115 miles (+8,662)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 35,115 miles
- Test number
- 779633133387
- NoteBoth rear tyres on the legal limit of 1.6mm
Pass26,453 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 26,453 miles
- Test number
- 805642082236
- NoteFront tyres worn on outer surfaces
Questions about LS59 BYW
- Does LS59 BYW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 BYW is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS59 BYW?
- The MOT on LS59 BYW is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS59 BYW done?
- LS59 BYW was recorded at 150,588 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 8,843 miles a year.
- Has LS59 BYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS59 BYW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS59 BYW ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LS59 BYW find?
- LS59 BYW passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.
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