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LG61 KEJ

2011 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,177 mi
Last recorded137,177 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton77,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 KEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 137,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 132,031 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 125,646 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 116,777 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 110,741 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak , Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 105,300 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 98,569 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 91,588 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 84,110 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 75,811 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 65,314 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 53,987 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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LG61 KEJ 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 LG61 KEJ, 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 LG61 KEJ registered?

LG61 KEJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is LG61 KEJ safe to buy?

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