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YH13 ZXJ

2013 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,861 mi
Last recorded128,861 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton75,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH13 ZXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 128,861 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 128,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45/r18/99v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges run low on pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm,, 255/45/r18/99v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/r18/99v (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 104,732 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 104,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45r18 99v Dunlop SP Sport 01 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on both edges - advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on the inner edge - advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2017 86,936 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 86,644 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2016 70,857 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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YH13 ZXJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YH13 ZXJ, 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 YH13 ZXJ registered?

YH13 ZXJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 23 April 2013.

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