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LX13 XXZ

2013 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,933 mi
Last recorded121,933 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton75,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX13 XXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 121,933 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 115,403 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 104,286 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 95,395 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 83,896 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 67,622 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 58,331 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 46,355 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,399 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 40,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge of tyre tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,827 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 24,607 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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LX13 XXZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX13 XXZ, 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 LX13 XXZ registered?

LX13 XXZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 8 April 2013.

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The MOT history for LX13 XXZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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