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WP60 VEM

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

245,041 mi
Last recorded245,041 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP60 VEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 245,041 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 238,844 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 238,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Dec 2022 230,868 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 221,602 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 221,467 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s front back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 210,330 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 210,005 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 203,178 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 192,814 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 176,777 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 156,938 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 156,938 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 136,928 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 105,091 miles

both front headlamp aim slightly hight

Fail 5 Feb 2014 104,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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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WP60 VEM is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WP60 VEM, 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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WP60 VEM is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 February 2011.

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