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OY11 YNF

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,089 mi
Last recorded156,089 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY11 YNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 156,089 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 4 Mar 2026 156,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Highly Recommended Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 31 Mar 2025 154,444 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 153,842 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 153,842 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 145,619 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 145,619 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 May 2022 144,085 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 140,173 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 137,084 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WEARING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WEARING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 133,800 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 133,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 125,666 miles

Both rear handbrake cable sheaths rubbing through

Brake pad warning lamp on

Engine oil leak

Under tray & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Apr 2017 105,208 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 88,860 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 88,860 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,117 miles

Both front tyres outer egde wearing!

Pass 8 Apr 2014 49,114 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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OY11 YNF is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OY11 YNF, 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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OY11 YNF is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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