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DE61 UHR

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,408 mi
Last recorded109,408 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 UHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 109,408 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 106,982 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 106,982 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 102,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 97,197 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 91,291 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 91,291 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator fronts (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 83,197 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 83,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2019 74,524 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 64,487 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 53,761 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,004 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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DE61 UHR is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE61 UHR, 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 UHR registered?

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

Is DE61 UHR safe to buy?

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