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RO12 PLN

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,973 mi
Last recorded36,973 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 PLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 36,973 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 35,992 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 33,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 30,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 29,209 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 26,864 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 25,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 23,101 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 20,726 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 18,813 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

zero emissions recorded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 16,777 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 14,331 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 PLN is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RO12 PLN, 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 PLN registered?

RO12 PLN is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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