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LD13 VBB

2013 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,001 mi
Last recorded92,001 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton75,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD13 VBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 92,001 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 91,811 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 91,742 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 89,784 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (left and right) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 144,483 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 77,511 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 64,726 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 May 2018 64,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 May 2017 45,342 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill slightly dented / damaged

Nearside Front sill edge bent

Pass 30 Apr 2016 28,316 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 28,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LD13 VBB is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black 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 LD13 VBB, 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 LD13 VBB registered?

LD13 VBB is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is LD13 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD13 VBB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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