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YY60 UXV

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,549 mi
Last recorded116,549 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY60 UXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 116,549 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 110,228 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 110,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension levelling valve modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 103,143 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 97,120 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake bind (wheel can not be turned by hand) (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 97,054 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint on the multilink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake bind (wheel can not be turned by hand) (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 87,431 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 76,639 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 73,023 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,201 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 55,216 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 45,918 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 41,306 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 31,242 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 20,893 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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YY60 UXV 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 YY60 UXV, 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 YY60 UXV registered?

YY60 UXV is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 February 2011.

Is YY60 UXV safe to buy?

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