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GV12 YMO

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,218 mi
Last recorded53,218 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 YMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 53,218 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 49,897 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 44,559 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 41,708 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 39,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 24 May 2021 34,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner stop bulb inoperative

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 26 May 2020 31,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2019 28,028 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 25,216 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 22,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 14,732 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 12,602 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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GV12 YMO is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GV12 YMO, 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 GV12 YMO registered?

GV12 YMO is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 29 August 2012.

Is GV12 YMO safe to buy?

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