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YD61 VRP

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

99,171 mi
Last recorded99,171 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 VRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 99,171 miles

Central Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 99,142 miles

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

Central Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 92,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 out of 4 lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 87,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2024 87,196 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to nearside rear tyre (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 83,752 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 75,667 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 75,065 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 74,270 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 72,726 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre possibly Stanley blade

Pass 1 Feb 2019 70,651 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))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 69,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 60,545 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 55,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear cut to tyre sidewall

covers fitted to underside not allowing a full inspection

Pass 3 Jan 2017 49,682 miles

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

Full inspection of under bonnet and under vehicle components not possible, covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 48,018 miles

Front disc corroded and lipped on inside face

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement split (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut side wall

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner obligatory brake light not working

Pass 16 Jan 2016 44,699 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped.

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 40,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2015 39,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 28,703 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 22,236 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 21,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 21,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YD61 VRP is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YD61 VRP, 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

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What year was YD61 VRP registered?

YD61 VRP is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is YD61 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD61 VRP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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