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WF13 UNU

2013 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,928 mi
Last recorded71,928 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton75,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF13 UNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 71,928 miles

Central exhaust heatshield slightly damaged

Front both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 69,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 65,601 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 65,601 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 60,356 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 55,140 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 55,140 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 49,899 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 46,001 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 42,357 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 42,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 39,441 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 36,651 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre has cut deep enough to expose cords

Fail 12 Jun 2017 36,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 24,155 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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WF13 UNU 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 WF13 UNU, 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 WF13 UNU registered?

WF13 UNU is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 20 July 2013.

Is WF13 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF13 UNU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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