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G18 KGS

2013 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,823 mi
Last recorded127,823 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton75,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 KGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 127,823 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 124,510 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 121,408 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 118,514 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 114,627 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 110,606 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 107,321 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 104,923 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 97,456 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 97,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,778 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 66,778 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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G18 KGS is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G18 KGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G18 KGS registered?

G18 KGS is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 13 December 2013.

Is G18 KGS safe to buy?

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