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KP62 PKV

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,059 mi
Last recorded86,059 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 PKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 86,059 miles

Front Lower Engine under cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower rear control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 76,824 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower rear control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 76,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower rear control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 62,307 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 62,307 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 50,843 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 40,103 miles

engine cover

undertrays

Pass 23 Nov 2015 32,101 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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KP62 PKV is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KP62 PKV, 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 KP62 PKV registered?

KP62 PKV is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is KP62 PKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 PKV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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