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E16 WFC

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

107,964 mi
Last recorded107,964 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 WFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 107,964 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 99,911 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2021 88,515 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 87,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 84,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 78,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 74,884 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 67,774 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,556 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 51,424 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 51,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,434 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 22,850 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 8,369 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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E16 WFC is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 E16 WFC, 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 E16 WFC registered?

E16 WFC is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is E16 WFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E16 WFC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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