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NG60 BFZ

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

225,502 mi
Last recorded225,502 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG60 BFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 225,502 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 225,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 204,620 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 204,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed on the inner edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge close to ply (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 184,315 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 159,853 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 159,531 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 132,582 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 123,454 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 123,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 96,662 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 68,219 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,485 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 20,000 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 16,682 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 12,794 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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NG60 BFZ 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 75%.

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 NG60 BFZ, 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 NG60 BFZ registered?

NG60 BFZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 February 2011.

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