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5341 IA

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Brown Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,052 mi
Last recorded102,052 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5341 IA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 102,052 miles

Front bumper slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 99,174 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 96,882 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer door handle damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 92,238 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 85,776 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 85,776 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 82,267 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 78,142 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 70,987 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 62,889 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 55,262 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 47,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 40,019 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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5341 IA is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Brown with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 68,140 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 5341 IA, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5341 IA registered?

5341 IA is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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