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X1 DLC

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,033 mi
Last recorded90,033 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 DLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 90,033 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 90,033 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 84,001 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 76,389 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 76,292 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2022 67,802 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 60,996 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 53,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped on the inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 45,544 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 40,221 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 35,354 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 35,354 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 29,547 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 23,166 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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X1 DLC is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X1 DLC, 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 X1 DLC registered?

X1 DLC is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is X1 DLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X1 DLC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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