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SA61 KBJ

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,345 mi
Last recorded159,345 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 KBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 159,345 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 159,346 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking above tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 155,724 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 155,724 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 150,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outers worn through at eylet (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner alloy wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outers worn through at eylet (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 144,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 138,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 138,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 133,701 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 122,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 110,484 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 87,224 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 87,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 64,577 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,835 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 35,887 miles

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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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SA61 KBJ 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 SA61 KBJ, 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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SA61 KBJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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