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ML59 FUN

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,729 mi
Last recorded208,729 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 FUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 208,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 28 May 2024 192,195 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 183,479 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of four not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 183,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of four not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 174,574 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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ML59 FUN is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML59 FUN, 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 ML59 FUN registered?

ML59 FUN is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is ML59 FUN safe to buy?

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