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EIL 833

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,068 mi
Last recorded67,068 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIL 833
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2026 67,068 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 62,688 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 60,583 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 57,613 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 54,334 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 49,241 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 43,625 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 29,920 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 25,868 miles

both front tyres worn low on the inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2016 20,776 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 14,805 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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EIL 833 is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EIL 833, 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 EIL 833 registered?

EIL 833 is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is EIL 833 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIL 833 shows 11 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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