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EFC 420A

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,457 mi
Last recorded122,457 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFC 420A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 122,457 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 117,252 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 117,250 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 110,744 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 106,104 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 98,638 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 90,344 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 84,675 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 82,827 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2017 77,692 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - lipped (3.5.1i)

dsm not register smoke test due to limiter

eml shows fault present

Fail 6 May 2017 77,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - lipped (3.5.1i)

dsm not register smoke test due to limiter

eml shows fault present

Pass 5 May 2016 63,461 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 May 2015 45,633 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 22,905 miles

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

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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EFC 420A is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EFC 420A, 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 EFC 420A registered?

EFC 420A is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is EFC 420A safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFC 420A shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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