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LY61 DSE

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,500 mi
Last recorded55,500 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY61 DSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 55,500 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 44,268 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 44,268 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 35,873 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 10 Oct 2022 30,314 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 23,120 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 22,199 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 21,378 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 20,425 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 19,526 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 18,511 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2014 14,393 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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LY61 DSE is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LY61 DSE, 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 LY61 DSE registered?

LY61 DSE is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is LY61 DSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY61 DSE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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