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DE11 TFU

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,075 mi
Last recorded51,075 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 TFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 51,075 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 47,892 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 44,932 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 37,010 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 29,724 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 26,583 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 22,637 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 20,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 12,941 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 11,222 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 10,476 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 7,167 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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DE11 TFU is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DE11 TFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE11 TFU registered?

DE11 TFU is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is DE11 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE11 TFU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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