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LV13 ORP

2013 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,649 mi
Last recorded135,649 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton75,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 ORP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 135,649 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 126,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 126,071 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 109,952 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 109,952 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 100,135 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 92,231 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 82,367 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 82,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 80,053 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 67,884 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 May 2018 57,553 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 44,322 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 30,938 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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LV13 ORP is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LV13 ORP, 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 LV13 ORP registered?

LV13 ORP is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 14 May 2013.

Is LV13 ORP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV13 ORP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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