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WR62 RHZ

2013 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

274,492 mi
Last recorded274,492 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton75,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 274,492 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 266,024 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 259,548 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 259,547 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 254,849 miles

park brake tell tail staying on brake releasing

Pass 2 Jan 2019 222,441 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated not returning completely light staying on (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 191,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2017 202,942 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 152,162 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 152,162 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 108,436 miles

front tyres worn on edges

slight lip on front discs

Fail 11 Dec 2015 108,436 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

slight lip on front discs

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 RHZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RHZ, 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 RHZ registered?

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

Is WR62 RHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR62 RHZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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