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MW60 JVR

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

204,289 mi
Last recorded204,289 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 204,289 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Weight plate missing

Pass 24 Feb 2024 189,849 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Weight plate missing

Pass 27 Feb 2023 179,433 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

weight plate missing

Fail 21 Feb 2023 288,667 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

weight plate missing

Pass 23 Feb 2022 163,167 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 163,078 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 140,245 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 134,912 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 119,659 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 103,348 miles

Front both wearing outer edges

Pass 8 Dec 2015 83,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and both rear tyres 3mm

both front tyres worn edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2014 59,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 59,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 15 Jan 2014 36,320 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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MW60 JVR is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MW60 JVR, 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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MW60 JVR is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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