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DE12 EKK

2013 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,464 mi
Last recorded114,464 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton75,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 EKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 114,464 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 109,332 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 109,332 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 99,283 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 80,137 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 59,495 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 39,687 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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DE12 EKK is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DE12 EKK, 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 DE12 EKK registered?

DE12 EKK is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 20 May 2013.

Is DE12 EKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 EKK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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