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WIG 2671

2013 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,869 mi
Last recorded152,869 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton75,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIG 2671
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 152,869 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 143,713 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 132,639 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 126,207 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 116,389 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 116,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 106,513 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 106,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 91,452 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 72,588 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 72,588 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 58,757 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 37,329 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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WIG 2671 is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WIG 2671, 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 WIG 2671 registered?

WIG 2671 is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is WIG 2671 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIG 2671 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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