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VN60 BXF

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,337 mi
Last recorded88,337 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN60 BXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 88,337 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 88,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 84,794 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 80,864 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 77,255 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 73,117 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 73,112 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 70,640 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 68,408 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 60,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 53,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 46,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 36,032 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 28,182 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2014 20,157 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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VN60 BXF is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black 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 VN60 BXF, 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 VN60 BXF registered?

VN60 BXF is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 4 February 2011.

Is VN60 BXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN60 BXF 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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