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SA61 KBY

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,398 mi
Last recorded115,398 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 KBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 115,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 107,304 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 98,956 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 68,978 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 45,746 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 41,833 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 38,882 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 34,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 31,144 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,601 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 26,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 22,199 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 22,191 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper damaged (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2014 17,163 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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SA61 KBY is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SA61 KBY, 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 SA61 KBY registered?

SA61 KBY is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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