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A20 BOX

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,515 mi
Last recorded43,515 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 BOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 43,515 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 42,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 41,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted due to being stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer led flicker (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both pitted due to being stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 40,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources outer light (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 40,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources outer (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 39,995 miles

all four brake discs rusty due to being stood

Pass 15 Jul 2019 39,261 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 33,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread and worn inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 30,484 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 23,610 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 15,674 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 15,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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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A20 BOX is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A20 BOX, 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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A20 BOX is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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