2012 Volkswagen Phaeton 3.0L Diesel · JB11 AEB

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test conducted on 4 June 2025 at 80,051 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure on the same day that showed no specific faults. This suggests the owner is proactive in addressing any issues immediately to ensure compliance, and the vehicle has maintained a clean record without advisory notices for over the last two years. The mileage profile is notably low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,718 miles per year. Between March 2023 at 72,713 miles and June 2025 at 80,051 miles, the car covered 7,338 miles, indicating consistent but light annual use. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based parts such as bushings, seals, and tyre rubber due to age and lack of movement rather than friction. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age-related failure rather than mileage. Inspect the air suspension system and control arm bushes for cracking or tearing, as low-use vehicles often suffer from perished rubber. Check for brake caliper binding and corrosion on the rotors, especially if the car has sat for long periods between tests. While the record shows no history of structural failure, a close look at the underbody for corrosion remains standard practice for a vehicle of this era.