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AF61 WRW

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,630 mi
Last recorded179,630 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 WRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 179,630 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (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))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 169,257 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Park brake poor effort just making efficiency

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Multiple lights out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 156,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low & smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 3 out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 142,480 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater Len’s cracked

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside lagging? (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 3 out of 4! (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 142,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater Len’s cracked

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside lagging? (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 3 out of 4! (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 129,041 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 115,986 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 112,920 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 112,908 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed insides [alignment issue] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 104,620 miles

Front Suspension Bushes Soft

Fail 11 Sep 2019 104,546 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sharp Edge On Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake Pad Warning Light On

Front Suspension Bushes Soft

Pass 19 Sep 2018 92,778 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 92,778 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 80,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small stone chips (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 14 Sep 2016 66,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,530 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,471 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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AF61 WRW is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 77,350 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 AF61 WRW, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF61 WRW registered?

AF61 WRW is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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