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UAC 149

2013 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

193,243 mi
Last recorded193,243 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton75,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAC 149
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 193,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth. (275/40R20) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth. (275/40R20) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2025 179,836 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 168,974 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 156,146 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 138,502 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 120,527 miles

"Zero emissions" recorded on test.

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear track control arm outer bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 105,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Zero emissions recorded.

Pass 9 Mar 2019 86,603 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 71,028 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 54,363 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)

under trays

Pass 28 Apr 2016 39,176 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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UAC 149 is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UAC 149, 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 UAC 149 registered?

UAC 149 is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 22 May 2013.

Is UAC 149 safe to buy?

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