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GR13 BUZ

2013 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,924 mi
Last recorded103,924 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton75,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR13 BUZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 103,924 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 86,326 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 85,136 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges & deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 81,278 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 80,908 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 80,785 miles

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both (6.2.3 (a))

Front front wipers smearing

Pass 28 May 2021 75,768 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 2 Jun 2020 68,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 58,744 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 50,592 miles

emissions too low to register

Fail 31 May 2018 50,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

emissions too low to register

Pass 25 May 2017 39,190 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 26,437 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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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GR13 BUZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GR13 BUZ, 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 GR13 BUZ registered?

GR13 BUZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 4 June 2013.

Is GR13 BUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR13 BUZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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