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LC11 ECW

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,674 mi
Last recorded89,674 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 ECW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 89,674 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 84,699 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange bolts snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 81,726 miles

Front BUMPER TRIM SPLIT

Pass 25 Nov 2022 79,644 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 76,601 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 74,983 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 67,920 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 59,591 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 47,286 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 33,896 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 33,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2015 25,676 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 17,818 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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LC11 ECW is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LC11 ECW, 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 LC11 ECW registered?

LC11 ECW is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 5 May 2011.

Is LC11 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC11 ECW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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