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M80 BNO

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,264 mi
Last recorded171,264 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 BNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 171,264 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2025 157,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 146,947 miles

Engine oil slightly low

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Under tray loose

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 146,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Central tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil slightly low

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Damaged

Under tray loose

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 143,783 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2022 141,590 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 134,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 117,658 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 117,653 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 95,296 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 71,785 miles

Front Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly wearing uneven/lumpy on inner edge. on legal limit. 255/45R18. 103Y.extra load Kumho Ecsta Le Sport (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 71,784 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly wearing uneven/lumpy on inner edge. on legal limit. 255/45R18. 103Y.extra load Kumho Ecsta Le Sport (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,987 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 50,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 28,766 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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M80 BNO is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M80 BNO, 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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M80 BNO is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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