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WN11 AFE

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,386 mi
Last recorded144,386 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN11 AFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 144,386 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 140,397 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 136,397 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 130,967 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 126,237 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 121,279 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 121,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 120,407 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 120,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2020 117,675 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 111,368 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 103,394 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,803 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 75,349 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 75,089 miles

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,602 miles

wipers smear

Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,821 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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WN11 AFE is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WN11 AFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WN11 AFE?

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What year was WN11 AFE registered?

WN11 AFE is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is WN11 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN11 AFE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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