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GU63 OFL

2013 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,833 mi
Last recorded88,833 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton75,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU63 OFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 88,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 80,218 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 71,580 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 70,823 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 66,624 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,277 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 53,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb nearest to n/s not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

Fail 8 Oct 2019 53,879 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb nearest to n/s not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Oct 2018 46,744 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 46,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 37,282 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,808 miles

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

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

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under trays

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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GU63 OFL 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 GU63 OFL, 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 GU63 OFL registered?

GU63 OFL is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is GU63 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU63 OFL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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