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R2 VWP

2013 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,685 mi
Last recorded126,685 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton75,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 VWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 126,685 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2026 126,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body to subframe supporting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body to subframe supporting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 125,139 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 124,456 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 120,974 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 114,084 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 96,959 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 95,869 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 91,178 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 85,176 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 77,062 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,958 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 74,958 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R2 VWP is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R2 VWP, 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 R2 VWP registered?

R2 VWP is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 23 July 2013.

Is R2 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 VWP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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