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G1 SGO

2013 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,982 mi
Last recorded152,982 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton75,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 SGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 152,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 152,607 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 152,607 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 148,989 miles

Both rear tyres perishing in tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 148,479 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 147,542 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 147,542 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 145,912 miles

Nearside headlamp projection faint in comparison to Offside headlight

Offside washer jet blocked-Nearside providing sufficient fluid to clear screen

Pass 23 May 2017 144,154 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 143,954 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 143,954 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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G1 SGO is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 G1 SGO, 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 G1 SGO registered?

G1 SGO is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 22 May 2013.

Is G1 SGO safe to buy?

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