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MJ62 ULM

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,939 mi
Last recorded29,939 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 ULM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 29,939 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 25,674 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 23,804 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 21,416 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 21,416 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 13,444 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 8,170 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 6,991 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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MJ62 ULM 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 87.5%.

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 MJ62 ULM, 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 MJ62 ULM registered?

MJ62 ULM is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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The MOT history for MJ62 ULM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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