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AK11 VTY

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,183 mi
Last recorded158,183 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 158,183 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 151,756 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges of treads

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

N/s/f fog light inop

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 146,035 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 139,073 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 135,074 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 129,121 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 125,022 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 114,535 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 101,301 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 91,134 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 81,084 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 71,386 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,752 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 VTY 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 VTY, 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 VTY registered?

AK11 VTY is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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