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T55 RTG

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,303 mi
Last recorded82,303 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 RTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 82,303 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 73,310 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 62,438 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 85,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/scored on inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides worn to approx 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 83,319 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 80,475 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 79,267 miles

Rear Brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2019 74,920 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 74,920 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 43,390 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,624 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 55,646 miles

cannot check rear seat belts due to fitted child seats

Fail 15 Feb 2016 55,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

cannot check rear seat belts due to fitted child seats

Pass 12 Feb 2015 44,420 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked around the circumference of the tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2014 34,250 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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T55 RTG is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T55 RTG, 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 T55 RTG registered?

T55 RTG is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 18 February 2011.

Is T55 RTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 RTG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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