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LG63 SZD

2013 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,703 mi
Last recorded70,703 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton75,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG63 SZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 70,703 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Note all 4 discs rusty

Fail 19 Dec 2024 70,703 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Note all 4 discs rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2023 68,553 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 68,359 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 62,351 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2020 47,401 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 47,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 41,787 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 41,787 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 35,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 26,174 miles

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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LG63 SZD is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LG63 SZD, 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 LG63 SZD registered?

LG63 SZD is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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