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H16 BHC

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,710 mi
Last recorded120,710 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 BHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 120,710 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 117,866 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 115,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 110,617 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 106,514 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 106,514 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 104,939 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 101,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded slightly on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded slightly on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 97,117 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 91,451 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 87,017 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Mirror lens cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,249 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 61,862 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jan 2014 35,860 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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H16 BHC is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 H16 BHC, 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 H16 BHC registered?

H16 BHC is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 7 February 2011.

Is H16 BHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H16 BHC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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