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OY12 LFM

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Bronze Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,428 mi
Last recorded77,428 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 LFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 77,428 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 58,839 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 46,792 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 43,515 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 37,208 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 25,682 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 16,032 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 16,032 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 12,542 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm

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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OY12 LFM is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Bronze with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OY12 LFM, 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 OY12 LFM registered?

OY12 LFM is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is OY12 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY12 LFM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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