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YR61 ECE

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,458 mi
Last recorded166,458 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 ECE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 166,458 miles

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

Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsf osr nsr (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody and components corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 156,989 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsf (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak engine and gearbox

Pass 16 Aug 2023 146,086 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 139,542 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 131,427 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 123,718 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 116,204 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 105,260 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 95,240 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,968 miles

Front Brake Discs Appear Worn / Slightly Lipped

Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,142 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,164 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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YR61 ECE is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR61 ECE, 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 YR61 ECE registered?

YR61 ECE is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is YR61 ECE safe to buy?

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