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AK62 FFS

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,446 mi
Last recorded109,446 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 FFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 109,446 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower, rear arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 98,965 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 98,963 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 89,438 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 82,446 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 82,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 74,857 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 74,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,122 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 68,116 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 62,159 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,505 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 54,505 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 37,457 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2015 28,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/45/18 103y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner side light dim

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 28,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/45/18 103y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner side light dim

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AK62 FFS is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK62 FFS, 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 AK62 FFS registered?

AK62 FFS is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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