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BF62 XKX

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,346 mi
Last recorded133,346 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 XKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 133,346 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 122,308 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 121,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 121,587 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 116,162 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 108,567 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 108,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 106,735 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 92,883 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage signs of oil at joint conection (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 80,470 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 68,624 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 55,504 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 41,245 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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BF62 XKX is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BF62 XKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF62 XKX registered?

BF62 XKX is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is BF62 XKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 XKX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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