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AK11 PXE

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,894 mi
Last recorded146,894 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 PXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2025 146,894 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 122,071 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 109,722 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 90,379 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 77,065 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 69,003 miles

both sides front caliper brake pipes reacting under protective coating

slight play nearside front lower suspension arm balljoint

Pass 17 Oct 2019 57,413 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 49,731 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 48,241 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,640 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,687 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 22,412 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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AK11 PXE is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AK11 PXE, 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 AK11 PXE registered?

AK11 PXE is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is AK11 PXE safe to buy?

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