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G6 CSC

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

242,027 mi
Last recorded242,027 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 CSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 242,027 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 242,019 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

dash showing ride height fault

Pass 6 Nov 2023 241,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 241,031 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 238,003 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 238,003 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

thrown aux belt off no power steering bat light on test aborted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 232,475 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 232,469 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 228,318 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 216,366 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 207,853 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 207,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 26 Apr 2017 199,577 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 171,158 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 145,962 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 113,784 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pads warning light on

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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G6 CSC is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G6 CSC, 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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G6 CSC is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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