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MT12 LDD

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,545 mi
Last recorded169,545 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 LDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2024 169,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 165,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 149,919 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 130,172 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 115,869 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 97,210 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 79,671 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 55,785 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 45,271 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,273 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 33,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,556 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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MT12 LDD is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MT12 LDD, 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 MT12 LDD registered?

MT12 LDD is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is MT12 LDD safe to buy?

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