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MW60 WBE

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,453 mi
Last recorded52,453 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW60 WBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 52,453 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 50,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight cracking in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front very tip of indicator light inop rest working ok

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 21 Aug 2024 50,544 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Outer stop lamps illuminated with position lamps (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 48,943 miles

Check brake pads warning light on.

Cornering light warning on dash.

Fail 17 Aug 2023 48,943 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Check brake pads warning light on.

Cornering light warning on dash.

Pass 25 Aug 2022 46,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

check brake wear light on

Fail 25 Aug 2022 46,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

check brake wear light on

Pass 6 Aug 2021 43,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 43,672 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 42,861 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 40,816 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 40,342 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 38,510 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 36,524 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 33,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 28,911 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 21,241 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 WBE is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WBE, 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 WBE is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 3 February 2011.

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