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MW60 UYZ

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,070 mi
Last recorded116,070 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 116,070 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 110,420 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres running off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 110,417 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres running off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 99,860 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 97,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2023 97,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn into central 3/4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn into central 3/4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2022 93,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 86,638 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2020 82,143 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front washer jet blocked, still provides enough fluid from offside washer jet

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2019 74,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 66,597 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 56,624 miles

vehicle under covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 46,594 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

o/s/r tyre worn right down on inside edge 235/55/17

Pass 27 Jan 2015 32,862 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 21,186 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 UYZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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