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OV62 KWE

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,152 mi
Last recorded42,152 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 KWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 42,152 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 41,275 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 38,486 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 36,181 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 33,897 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 31,624 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 31,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 28,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low close to senors (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low close to senors (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 24,104 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 24,104 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 19,773 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 16,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 11 Nov 2015 13,081 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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OV62 KWE is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OV62 KWE, 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 OV62 KWE registered?

OV62 KWE is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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