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MX55 BXT

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,029 mi
Last recorded134,029 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 BXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 134,029 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 123,599 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 107,590 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Apr 2017 94,402 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 80,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% mirror (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

item removed from drivers view

wipers smearing

Fail 21 Apr 2016 80,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% mirror (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

item removed from drivers view

wipers smearing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,740 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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MX55 BXT is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MX55 BXT, 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 MX55 BXT registered?

MX55 BXT is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is MX55 BXT safe to buy?

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