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RO12 HJU

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,743 mi
Last recorded152,743 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 HJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 152,743 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 137,720 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 124,822 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 121,935 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 121,906 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 96,485 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 66,635 miles

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2017 38,883 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 34,994 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 27,286 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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RO12 HJU is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RO12 HJU, 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 RO12 HJU registered?

RO12 HJU is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is RO12 HJU safe to buy?

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