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DJ11 DAR

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,727 mi
Last recorded56,727 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ11 DAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 56,727 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 51,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 51,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 48,782 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 43,829 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 43,829 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 42,740 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 42,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2019 38,289 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 38,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bold inner edge, cord expo (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 32,536 miles

Nearside Front One of the bulbs/led on the mirror repeater not working.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Rear window screen cracked.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 26,867 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 20,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Dunlop 255/45R18 103Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear suspension arm (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 14,402 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres have edge wear - Rec two tyres (4.1.E.1)

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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DJ11 DAR 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 DJ11 DAR, 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 DJ11 DAR registered?

DJ11 DAR is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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