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R333 REV

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

224,985 mi
Last recorded224,985 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 REV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 224,985 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 217,734 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 211,804 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 211,804 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 205,380 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 198,906 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 193,292 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 182,309 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 165,866 miles

Nearside Rear tyre edges wearing slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2018 148,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 148,520 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 133,376 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 122,261 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 53,015 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,237 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,942 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 29,942 miles

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

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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R333 REV is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R333 REV, 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 R333 REV registered?

R333 REV is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 April 2011.

Is R333 REV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R333 REV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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