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SL62 FPK

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,602 mi
Last recorded57,602 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 FPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 57,602 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pink residue dripping from undertray

Pass 2 Oct 2024 51,134 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 43,501 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 38,010 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 37,988 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn edges low on limit cuts in outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn edges cut outer sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2021 33,763 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 33,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has deep cuts in sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 16 Sep 2019 31,956 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components/engine covered

Pass 7 Aug 2018 29,609 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 22,611 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components/engine covered

Pass 19 Sep 2016 19,515 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring views of some testable items

Pass 19 Sep 2015 17,362 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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SL62 FPK is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SL62 FPK, 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 SL62 FPK registered?

SL62 FPK is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is SL62 FPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 FPK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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