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YS12 HRM

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,464 mi
Last recorded102,464 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 HRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 102,464 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 93,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel has slight dent

Pass 12 Oct 2023 86,664 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 67,653 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 67,602 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 60,862 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 54,037 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 42,435 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 30,002 miles

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Oct 2017 13,388 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 11,810 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 10,799 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 May 2015 8,018 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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YS12 HRM is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YS12 HRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS12 HRM registered?

YS12 HRM is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is YS12 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 HRM shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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