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DA60 ZPU

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,741 mi
Last recorded80,741 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA60 ZPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 80,741 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working some leds out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 80,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working some leds out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 71,190 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear upper suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp dim beam light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear upper suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light has less than 50% of the LEDs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 62,469 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 front upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 62,469 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted Rear pad linings (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 front upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 56,775 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 56,775 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 55,466 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 53,393 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 51,171 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 48,722 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 44,202 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 41,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit is greasy, may have a leak, requires more inspection

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2017 35,057 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 28 Feb 2016 29,082 miles

4 WHEEL TRACKING

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATERS (4.1.E.1)

WIPERS WORN

Pass 21 Jan 2015 22,546 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 16,171 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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DA60 ZPU is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DA60 ZPU, 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 DA60 ZPU registered?

DA60 ZPU is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 7 February 2011.

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