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DF60 EAG

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,686 mi
Last recorded144,686 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF60 EAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 144,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 144,679 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 140,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm and heavy wear on inner edges close to exposing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm and heavy wear on inner edges close to exposing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 140,333 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm and heavy wear on inner edges close to exposing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm and heavy wear on inner edges close to exposing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 133,397 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 126,467 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 117,477 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 110,991 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 101,978 miles

O/S rear brake slight bind

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 99,792 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 98,400 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 80,275 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 54,509 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 36,325 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 27,146 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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DF60 EAG is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DF60 EAG, 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 DF60 EAG registered?

DF60 EAG is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 7 February 2011.

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