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MW60 CYV

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,019 mi
Last recorded118,019 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW60 CYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 118,019 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 116,256 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 110,964 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 101,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2022 101,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 92,407 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 85,264 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 81,793 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 70,342 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 70,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jan 2018 61,155 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 51,567 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 42,216 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 35,488 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 29,001 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 28,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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MW60 CYV is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MW60 CYV, 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 MW60 CYV registered?

MW60 CYV is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 5 January 2011.

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