CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK62 YDX

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,995 mi
Last recorded126,995 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 126,995 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 122,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside ===== inner + outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 112,001 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 110,328 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 105,672 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 91,919 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 82,550 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 82,550 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,245 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lower edge (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bushes on both front suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

Visual check on emissions test(rev limiter) - NO SMOKE

Pass 23 Sep 2015 45,538 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inboard pads (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inboard pads (3.5.1g)

Unable to carry out full smoke test vehicle will not rev over 2500rpm

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
Full Volkswagen Phaeton reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK62 YDX is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BK62 YDX, 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

How do I check the history of BK62 YDX?

You can check the full history of BK62 YDX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK62 YDX registered?

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

Is BK62 YDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK62 YDX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK62 YDX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK62 YDX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.