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FR09 NKS

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,250 mi
Last recorded51,250 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR09 NKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 51,250 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 47,861 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 43,173 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 43,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 38,681 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 38,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 33,682 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 28,682 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,558 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 23,556 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 16,525 miles

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

n/s/f tyre kerb rubbing ridge is cut

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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FR09 NKS is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FR09 NKS, 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 FR09 NKS registered?

FR09 NKS is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is FR09 NKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR09 NKS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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