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ML61 FFW

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,872 mi
Last recorded97,872 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 FFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2026 97,872 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 94,275 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 88,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake requirements just met.it would appear the system requires adjustments or repair

Pass 21 Jul 2023 82,028 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 77,049 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 75,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 75,336 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 71,562 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 66,395 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 59,786 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 55,809 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,433 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 27,501 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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ML61 FFW 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 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 ML61 FFW, 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 ML61 FFW registered?

ML61 FFW is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is ML61 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 FFW shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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