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WR62 RHX

2013 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

291,227 mi
Last recorded291,227 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton75,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 RHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 291,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 270,767 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 256,397 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 245,487 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 245,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 242,401 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 226,475 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 202,943 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 170,159 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 141,974 miles

dpf fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2015 141,974 miles

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

dpf fitted

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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WR62 RHX is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WR62 RHX, 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 WR62 RHX registered?

WR62 RHX is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 9 January 2013.

Is WR62 RHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR62 RHX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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