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LS13 FWO

2013 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,514 mi
Last recorded196,514 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton75,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS13 FWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 196,514 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 191,243 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 191,243 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear parking brake does not release

Pass 18 Mar 2024 185,814 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 177,690 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 167,681 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 167,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 157,370 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 150,191 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 134,024 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 133,581 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner bead/tyre seating (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper rear arm inner bush torn/slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2018 115,136 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 95,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles approx (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1000 miles approx (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 95,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles approx (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1000 miles approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,519 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges worn (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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LS13 FWO is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LS13 FWO, 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 LS13 FWO registered?

LS13 FWO is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 8 April 2013.

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