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OV62 KWM

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,630 mi
Last recorded124,630 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 124,630 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 116,172 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 103,940 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 91,794 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 78,859 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 76,245 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,731 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 70,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,995 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 57,317 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 48,112 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 41,172 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,661 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 KWM 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 92.3%.

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 OV62 KWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV62 KWM registered?

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

Is OV62 KWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 KWM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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