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DV61 FVB

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,450 mi
Last recorded26,450 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 FVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 26,450 miles

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

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 25,917 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 25,279 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 23,573 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 23,114 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 22,071 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 20,883 miles

offside rear tyre nail

Pass 25 Sep 2018 19,531 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 16,900 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 13,817 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres getting close to limit

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 9,482 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine covers fitted

object in offside rear tyre

unable to test emissions due to rescrictions

Pass 20 Sep 2014 5,385 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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DV61 FVB 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 DV61 FVB, 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 DV61 FVB registered?

DV61 FVB is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is DV61 FVB safe to buy?

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