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OY12 LOD

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,539 mi
Last recorded61,539 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 LOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 61,539 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2024 59,827 miles

Nearside 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 30 Nov 2023 56,573 miles

Nearside 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 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 54,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 51,984 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 49,668 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 44,554 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 37,279 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 32,311 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 24,780 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 23 Jun 2015 17,469 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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OY12 LOD is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 OY12 LOD, 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 OY12 LOD registered?

OY12 LOD is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is OY12 LOD safe to buy?

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