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SM11 AYU

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

109,503 mi
Last recorded109,503 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 AYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 109,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 105,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 97,595 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 90,675 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 83,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 72,307 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Aug 2019 64,032 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,231 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Jan 2018 57,979 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 52,067 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays ad engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 44,805 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 37,470 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 27,360 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front and offside front tyres inner and outer shoulders / edges almost devoid of tread

Pass 9 Apr 2014 27,360 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front and offside front tyres inner and outer shoulders / edges almost devoid of tread

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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SM11 AYU 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 92.9%.

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 SM11 AYU, 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 SM11 AYU registered?

SM11 AYU is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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