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D4 MON

2013 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

78,774 mi
Last recorded78,774 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton75,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 MON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 78,774 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 83,531 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 83,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 76,285 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 70,075 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 73,241 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 73,241 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 60,824 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 60,824 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 68,737 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 57,600 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 57,411 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 64,731 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 54,980 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 59,813 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 56,634 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 54,938 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 50,995 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 46,502 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2018 48,364 miles

Engine light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 37,872 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 37,869 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 37,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 44,514 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 34,005 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,630 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 24,654 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 33,453 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 33,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 26,802 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 22,006 miles

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

unable to carry out emission test no vehicle accleration detected

Fail 22 May 2013 21,962 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

unable to carry out emission test no vehicle accleration detected

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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D4 MON is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 75,522 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 D4 MON, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D4 MON registered?

D4 MON is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 2 January 2013.

Is D4 MON safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 MON shows 32 tests with a 78.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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