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BK62 YDW

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,615 mi
Last recorded106,615 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 YDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 106,615 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 106,401 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 102,923 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 102,881 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 97,699 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 94,940 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 94,936 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 92,165 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 90,656 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 82,481 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 68,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 68,579 miles

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 56,053 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 52,910 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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BK62 YDW is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK62 YDW, 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 BK62 YDW registered?

BK62 YDW is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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