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OU61 FPA

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

228,455 mi
Last recorded228,455 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU61 FPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 228,455 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s + o\s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 218,887 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 206,866 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 198,600 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 198,600 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 196,471 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 193,684 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 191,201 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 188,559 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 188,559 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 187,125 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 185,452 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 149,883 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 117,828 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 90,271 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in tread rubber only

Rear number plate 75 percent lit

Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,288 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 10,844 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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OU61 FPA is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OU61 FPA, 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 OU61 FPA registered?

OU61 FPA is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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