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GY11 LGW

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,867 mi
Last recorded85,867 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 LGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2025 85,867 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 83,775 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 81,852 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 79,899 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 78,280 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 77,590 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 73,353 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 68,924 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 62,123 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 51,096 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 38,024 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,889 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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GY11 LGW 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 GY11 LGW, 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 GY11 LGW registered?

GY11 LGW is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is GY11 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY11 LGW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY11 LGW have outstanding finance?

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