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DE61 UHO

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,395 mi
Last recorded139,395 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 UHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 139,395 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 134,170 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 126,151 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 116,383 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 112,116 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 103,549 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 98,930 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 98,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 85,428 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 70,322 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,216 miles

slightly uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

edges worn on both front tyres

Pass 9 Sep 2014 31,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wing damaged/cracked

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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DE61 UHO is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DE61 UHO, 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 DE61 UHO registered?

DE61 UHO is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is DE61 UHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 UHO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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