MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Suspension Bushes Soft
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
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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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AF61 WRW is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 29 September 2011.
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