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LR12 XNN

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,308 mi
Last recorded121,308 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 XNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 121,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 107,059 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 100,043 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2022 91,815 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 83,903 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 81,749 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 71,324 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,095 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 50,108 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,346 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,914 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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LR12 XNN 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 LR12 XNN, 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 LR12 XNN registered?

LR12 XNN is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is LR12 XNN safe to buy?

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