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DE12 VYK

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,935 mi
Last recorded150,935 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 VYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 150,935 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 145,007 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 132,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 127,391 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

handbrake effort only just passed

Pass 1 Jun 2022 125,409 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 123,294 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 115,500 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 106,358 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 90,682 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,582 miles

plastic covers

Pass 17 Jan 2017 59,317 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 57,645 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on the inner edges.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,509 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,936 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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DE12 VYK 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 100%.

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 DE12 VYK, 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 DE12 VYK registered?

DE12 VYK is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DE12 VYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 VYK shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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