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ML61 FFX

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

157,574 mi
Last recorded157,574 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 157,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 157,574 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 147,138 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 139,949 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 134,443 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 129,790 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 125,935 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 119,367 miles

Front advise slight corrosion to inner of brake discs

Nearside Front advise tyre tread starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2018 110,657 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 102,937 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 95,037 miles

both front tyre treads 4mm but treads tearing slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2015 71,986 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,750 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 FFX 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 ML61 FFX, 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 FFX registered?

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

Is ML61 FFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 FFX 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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