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OY62 LCL

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,222 mi
Last recorded101,222 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 LCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 101,222 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 90,381 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 79,957 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 79,957 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 71,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 65,673 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 61,219 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 61,219 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 54,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 48,401 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 40,505 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,007 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 23,146 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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OY62 LCL is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue 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 OY62 LCL, 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 OY62 LCL registered?

OY62 LCL is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is OY62 LCL safe to buy?

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